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Papendrecht, Veerdam

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Ferries from Papendrecht, Veerdam

Papendrecht, Veerdam (South Holland, Netherlands) has 2 ferry routes to 1 destination, operated by Waterbus. You can sail from Papendrecht, Veerdam to Dordrecht, Merwekade. Crossing times and timetables for each route are listed below.

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Routes & timetables

What ferry routes connect Papendrecht, Veerdam?

2 crossings with live schedules — each card opens its full timetable.

Timetable

Ferry departures from Papendrecht, Veerdam

41 scheduled sailings leaving Papendrecht, Veerdam, across every route. Times are local.

DepartsArrivesToDurationOperatorRuns
06:5607:04Dordrecht, Merwekade8mWaterbusMon–Fri
07:1607:24Dordrecht, Merwekade8mWaterbusMon–Fri
07:3607:44Dordrecht, Merwekade8mWaterbusMon–Fri
07:5608:04Dordrecht, Merwekade8mWaterbusMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
08:1608:24Dordrecht, Merwekade8mWaterbusMon–Fri
08:3608:44Dordrecht, Merwekade8mWaterbusMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
08:5609:04Dordrecht, Merwekade8mWaterbusMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
09:1609:24Dordrecht, Merwekade8mWaterbusMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
09:3609:44Dordrecht, Merwekade8mWaterbusMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
09:5610:04Dordrecht, Merwekade8mWaterbusDaily
10:1610:24Dordrecht, Merwekade8mWaterbusDaily
10:3610:44Dordrecht, Merwekade8mWaterbusDaily
10:5611:04Dordrecht, Merwekade8mWaterbusDaily
11:1611:24Dordrecht, Merwekade8mWaterbusDaily
11:3611:44Dordrecht, Merwekade8mWaterbusDaily
11:5612:04Dordrecht, Merwekade8mWaterbusDaily
12:1612:24Dordrecht, Merwekade8mWaterbusDaily
12:3612:44Dordrecht, Merwekade8mWaterbusDaily
12:5613:04Dordrecht, Merwekade8mWaterbusDaily
13:1613:24Dordrecht, Merwekade8mWaterbusDaily
13:3613:44Dordrecht, Merwekade8mWaterbusDaily
13:5614:04Dordrecht, Merwekade8mWaterbusDaily
14:1614:24Dordrecht, Merwekade8mWaterbusDaily
14:3614:44Dordrecht, Merwekade8mWaterbusDaily
14:5615:04Dordrecht, Merwekade8mWaterbusDaily
15:1615:24Dordrecht, Merwekade8mWaterbusDaily
15:3615:44Dordrecht, Merwekade8mWaterbusDaily
15:5616:04Dordrecht, Merwekade8mWaterbusDaily
16:1616:24Dordrecht, Merwekade8mWaterbusDaily
16:3616:44Dordrecht, Merwekade8mWaterbusDaily
16:5617:04Dordrecht, Merwekade8mWaterbusDaily
17:1617:24Dordrecht, Merwekade8mWaterbusDaily
17:3617:44Dordrecht, Merwekade8mWaterbusDaily
17:5618:04Dordrecht, Merwekade8mWaterbusDaily
18:1618:24Dordrecht, Merwekade8mWaterbusDaily
18:3618:44Dordrecht, Merwekade8mWaterbusDaily
19:0619:14Dordrecht, Merwekade8mWaterbusDaily
19:3619:44Dordrecht, Merwekade8mWaterbusMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
20:0620:14Dordrecht, Merwekade8mWaterbusMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
20:3620:44Dordrecht, Merwekade8mWaterbusMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
21:0621:14Dordrecht, Merwekade8mWaterbusMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Times are indicative and may change seasonally. Confirm with the operator before travelling.

Network

Where does Papendrecht, Veerdam connect?

Ports connected

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Location

Where is Papendrecht, Veerdam?

Region
South Holland
Coordinates
51.822° N, 4.682° E
Shortest crossing
6m

Plan your trip

The day at Papendrecht, Veerdam

First 06:56

Last 21:06

Busiest 07:00–08:00

16 of 24 hours served

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Nothing sails outside 06:56–21:06, so a day trip has to fit inside that window; the last departure is the last one. 123 scheduled departures in total.

About

About Papendrecht, Veerdam

Papendrecht has two Waterbus landings and they point at different parts of Dordrecht. Veerdam is the one aimed at Merwekade, 0.3 nautical miles across the river, timetabled at 8 minutes outbound and 6 minutes back.

Forty-one sailings a week run in each direction, from 06:36 to 21:06, under three day patterns. The last boat into Papendrecht is twenty minutes after the last one out — a small margin, but the sort that decides whether a return trip works.

The Veerdam is the old ferry dam on the northern bank of the Beneden Merwede, and the crossing has existed in some form for centuries because Dordrecht sits on an island and Papendrecht does not. The Waterbus is timetabled as regional public transport, alongside the buses rather than as a river service.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where can I get a ferry to from Papendrecht, Veerdam?

From Papendrecht, Veerdam you can take a ferry to Dordrecht, Merwekade. Each route page shows the crossing time and timetable.

Which ferry companies operate from Papendrecht, Veerdam?

Ferries from Papendrecht, Veerdam are run by Waterbus. Open an operator page for its fleet, routes and contact details.

How many ferry routes serve Papendrecht, Veerdam?

Papendrecht, Veerdam is served by 2 ferry routes connecting 1 port. Timetables can change seasonally, so confirm with the operator before travelling.

Where is Papendrecht, Veerdam ferry port located?

Papendrecht, Veerdam is in South Holland, Netherlands (around 51.822, 4.682). See the map on this page for its exact location.

How do I get to Papendrecht, Veerdam ferry terminal?

Papendrecht, Veerdam serves short local crossings — arriving 10–15 minutes before departure is usually enough for foot passengers. Confirm the exact boarding point with your operator.

What are the most popular ferries from Papendrecht, Veerdam?

Popular crossings from Papendrecht, Veerdam include Dordrecht, Merwekade. Browse the full list below for crossing times and live timetables.

Do ferries from Papendrecht, Veerdam carry cars?

Vehicle capacity varies by route and vessel, and short local crossings are often passenger-only. Check the individual route page and confirm with the operator before travelling with a car.

When should I book a ferry from Papendrecht, Veerdam?

For peak season and any sailing with a vehicle, book as early as possible. Off-peak foot-passenger fares are usually more flexible. Always confirm the latest timetable before travelling.

Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated Aug 11, 2026.

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