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Papendrecht, Veerdam to Dordrecht, Merwekade

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Papendrecht, Veerdam to Dordrecht, Merwekade Ferry

Schedule, crossing time & sailings for 2026

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Departs

Papendrecht, Veerdam

South Holland

8m
0.3 nm

Arrives

Dordrecht, Merwekade

South Holland

Operated byWaterbus logoWaterbus
Route 2241 sailings listed0.3 nm
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At a glance

The Papendrecht, Veerdam to Dordrecht, Merwekade ferry takes about 8m, with 41 listed sailings between 06:56 and 21:06. It is operated by Waterbus.

First sailing
06:56
Last sailing
21:06
Sailings listed
41
Crossing
8m

Papendrecht, Veerdam to Dordrecht, Merwekade ferry timetable

DepartsArrivesDurationOperatorRuns
06:5607:048mWaterbusMon–Fri
07:1607:248mWaterbusMon–Fri
07:3607:448mWaterbusMon–Fri
07:5608:048mWaterbusMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
08:1608:248mWaterbusMon–Fri
08:3608:448mWaterbusMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
08:5609:048mWaterbusMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
09:1609:248mWaterbusMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
09:3609:448mWaterbusMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
09:5610:048mWaterbusDaily
10:1610:248mWaterbusDaily
10:3610:448mWaterbusDaily
10:5611:048mWaterbusDaily
11:1611:248mWaterbusDaily
11:3611:448mWaterbusDaily
11:5612:048mWaterbusDaily
12:1612:248mWaterbusDaily
12:3612:448mWaterbusDaily
12:5613:048mWaterbusDaily
13:1613:248mWaterbusDaily
13:3613:448mWaterbusDaily
13:5614:048mWaterbusDaily
14:1614:248mWaterbusDaily
14:3614:448mWaterbusDaily
14:5615:048mWaterbusDaily
15:1615:248mWaterbusDaily
15:3615:448mWaterbusDaily
15:5616:048mWaterbusDaily
16:1616:248mWaterbusDaily
16:3616:448mWaterbusDaily
16:5617:048mWaterbusDaily
17:1617:248mWaterbusDaily
17:3617:448mWaterbusDaily
17:5618:048mWaterbusDaily
18:1618:248mWaterbusDaily
18:3618:448mWaterbusDaily
19:0619:148mWaterbusDaily
19:3619:448mWaterbusMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
20:0620:148mWaterbusMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
20:3620:448mWaterbusMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
21:0621:148mWaterbusMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

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

About the Papendrecht, Veerdam – Dordrecht, Merwekade crossing

Twenty-eight of the forty-one departures run every day, from 06:56 to 21:06. Three calendars, and the crossing is 0.3 nautical miles — timed at eight minutes.

Two Papendrecht landings, two answers

Veerdam is the closer one, six hundred metres from the Dordrecht quay. Noordhoek is three times further and takes six minutes rather than eight. Which quay a schedule belongs to is not a detail here.

Under three knots

Eight minutes for six hundred metres is loading, manoeuvring and the traffic on the Beneden Merwede rather than the boat. This is a busy stretch of working water.

8 August to 4 October 2026

A two-month edition on the Drechtsteden Waterbus network. Fares work across the region, the same ticket as the buses ashore.

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

Departure port

Papendrecht, Veerdam

South Holland

Port guide & all routes

Arrival port

Dordrecht, Merwekade

South Holland

Port guide & all routes

Frequently asked questions

Which operator provides this service?

Waterbus operates this route.

When's the first ferry of the day?

The first sailing leaves at 06:56.

Does this ferry cross an international border?

No, it's entirely within Netherlands.

What's the sailing frequency per day?

41 sailings a day on this route.

How long, roughly, is the crossing?

About 8m under normal conditions.

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 8m and several sailings a day (first 06:56, last 21:06), 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 Dordrecht, Merwekade

Plan a multi-leg trip — these ferries depart Dordrecht, Merwekade.

Sharing a stop

Crossings calling at Papendrecht, Veerdam or Dordrecht, Merwekade

Nearby links that share a quay with this one.

Timetable valid Aug 28, 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 August 30, 2026.

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