Netherlands
Dordrecht, Merwekade to Zwijndrecht, Veerplein Ferry
Schedule, crossing time & sailings for 2026
Departs
Dordrecht, Merwekade
South Holland
Arrives
Zwijndrecht, Veerplein
South Holland
WaterbusAt a glance
The Dordrecht, Merwekade to Zwijndrecht, Veerplein ferry takes about 9m, with 41 listed sailings between 07:04 and 21:14. It is operated by Waterbus.
- First sailing
- 07:04
- Last sailing
- 21:14
- Sailings listed
- 41
- Crossing
- 9m
Dordrecht, Merwekade to Zwijndrecht, Veerplein ferry timetable
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:04 | 07:13 | 9m | Waterbus | Mon–Fri |
| 07:24 | 07:33 | 9m | Waterbus | Mon–Fri |
| 07:44 | 07:53 | 9m | Waterbus | Mon–Fri |
| 08:04 | 08:13 | 9m | Waterbus | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| 08:24 | 08:33 | 9m | Waterbus | Mon–Fri |
| 08:44 | 08:53 | 9m | Waterbus | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| 09:04 | 09:13 | 9m | Waterbus | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| 09:24 | 09:33 | 9m | Waterbus | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| 09:44 | 09:53 | 9m | Waterbus | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| 10:04 | 10:13 | 9m | Waterbus | Daily |
| 10:24 | 10:33 | 9m | Waterbus | Daily |
| 10:44 | 10:53 | 9m | Waterbus | Daily |
| 11:04 | 11:13 | 9m | Waterbus | Daily |
| 11:24 | 11:33 | 9m | Waterbus | Daily |
| 11:44 | 11:53 | 9m | Waterbus | Daily |
| 12:04 | 12:13 | 9m | Waterbus | Daily |
| 12:24 | 12:33 | 9m | Waterbus | Daily |
| 12:44 | 12:53 | 9m | Waterbus | Daily |
| 13:04 | 13:13 | 9m | Waterbus | Daily |
| 13:24 | 13:33 | 9m | Waterbus | Daily |
| 13:44 | 13:53 | 9m | Waterbus | Daily |
| 14:04 | 14:13 | 9m | Waterbus | Daily |
| 14:24 | 14:33 | 9m | Waterbus | Daily |
| 14:44 | 14:53 | 9m | Waterbus | Daily |
| 15:04 | 15:13 | 9m | Waterbus | Daily |
| 15:24 | 15:33 | 9m | Waterbus | Daily |
| 15:44 | 15:53 | 9m | Waterbus | Daily |
| 16:04 | 16:13 | 9m | Waterbus | Daily |
| 16:24 | 16:33 | 9m | Waterbus | Daily |
| 16:44 | 16:53 | 9m | Waterbus | Daily |
| 17:04 | 17:13 | 9m | Waterbus | Daily |
| 17:24 | 17:33 | 9m | Waterbus | Daily |
| 17:44 | 17:53 | 9m | Waterbus | Daily |
| 18:04 | 18:13 | 9m | Waterbus | Daily |
| 18:24 | 18:33 | 9m | Waterbus | Daily |
| 18:44 | 18:53 | 9m | Waterbus | Daily |
| 19:14 | 19:23 | 9m | Waterbus | Daily |
| 19:44 | 19:53 | 9m | Waterbus | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| 20:14 | 20:23 | 9m | Waterbus | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| 20:44 | 20:53 | 9m | Waterbus | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| 21:14 | 21:23 | 9m | Waterbus | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Times are indicative and may change seasonally. Confirm with the operator before travelling.
About the Dordrecht, Merwekade – Zwijndrecht, Veerplein crossing
Forty-one departures from 07:04 to 21:14, twenty-eight of them every day. The odd minutes — :04 and :14 rather than the hour or the half — mark these as points on a route that calls elsewhere first.
Nine minutes for 0.7 nautical miles
Under five knots on the Oude Maas. The Hooikade service reaches the same Zwijndrecht landing in seven minutes over 0.2 miles, which tells you these are two different journeys with one destination.
Three calendars
Twenty-eight all-week sailings with weekday and part-week groups filling the early morning and the late evening. Nothing here runs before seven or after quarter past nine at night.
8 August to 4 October 2026
Waterbus tickets work across the Drechtsteden network. For a passenger the choice between the two Dordrecht quays is about which side of the town centre you start from, not about the boat.
Vehicles, pets & onboard
- OV-pay check-in with a bank card
- E-tickets, day cards and subscriptions
- Waterbus app
- Ferry Tales onboard magazine
Onboard facilities and vehicle, pet and luggage policies vary by operator and vessel; confirm details with the operator before booking.
Getting to & from the ports
Frequently asked questions
How long, roughly, is the crossing?
About 9m under normal conditions.
Who runs this ferry crossing?
Waterbus.
How often does the ferry run?
41 sailings a day on this route.
When's the first ferry of the day?
The first sailing leaves at 07:04.
Do I need a passport for this ferry?
No, it's a domestic crossing within Netherlands.
Is a return sailing available?
Yes — see the return route for its schedule.
How much does a ticket cost?
Ticket prices vary by operator, season and whether you bring a vehicle. Check the operator (Waterbus) for current fares.
Can I do this as a day trip?
A day trip is often possible: with a crossing of about 9m and several sailings a day (first 07:04, last 21:14), you can return the same day. Always check the return timetable before you go.
Does the ferry run all year?
Sailings run daily, and frequency can change between the summer and winter seasons. The timetable above shows the latest published departures — confirm with the operator for off-season dates.
Can I take a car on this ferry?
Waterbus does not list vehicle space on this service — plan to travel as a foot passenger. If you need to bring a car, check with the operator for alternative crossings.
Can I take a pet on this ferry?
Most ferry operators allow pets on this route, usually in a carrier, on deck or in designated pet areas or cabins, and registered assistance dogs travel free. Rules and any fees vary by operator and vessel — check with Waterbus, so declare your pet when booking.
What's the luggage allowance?
Foot passengers can normally bring their own luggage aboard at no extra charge, with racks or a luggage area near the entrance, and there is usually no airline-style weight limit. Oversized or excess items may carry a fee, so check with the operator if you are travelling with bulky baggage.
Continue your journey
Onward sailings from Zwijndrecht, Veerplein
Plan a multi-leg trip — these ferries depart Zwijndrecht, Veerplein.
Same departure port
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Everything else that sails from the same quay.
Sharing a stop
Crossings calling at Dordrecht, Merwekade or Zwijndrecht, Veerplein
Nearby links that share a quay with this one.
Timetable valid Sep 4, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026.Schedule data compiled from OVapi, the Dutch national public-transport open-data feed.
Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated September 6, 2026.
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