Frequently asked questions
Closure of the Papendrecht Bridge
View allThere are various offers and promotions; check out the special promotions for travelers here:
Free bike-sharing
Bus and train discounts
Waterbus promotions
Opportunities for employers and employees:
1. There are options for free bike-sharing to cover the last leg of your commute to work – Zuid-Holland Bereikbaar | N3: Grab a bike for the last leg of your commute to work
2. Request a discount for your train trip
3. Get a discount on the Waterbus – Waterbus pass – Papendrechtsebrug
Enter your starting point, and you'll immediately see the fastest way to get to downtown.
The Papendrechtsebrug (N3) will be closed to all car traffic and cyclists from July 17, 2026, through April 21, 2027. If you’re coming from the Alblasserwaard, this means taking a detour via the A15 and A16. Many additional public transportation options have also been made available so you can still get to Dordrecht quickly and easily.
Car
Traffic will be heavier by car, especially during rush hour, because you’ll have to take a detour via the A15 and then the A16. Normally, the distance from city center to city center is about [...], and now it’s
By public transportation
The buses that normally cross the bridge will not be running. All bus routes are now heading to Baanhoek Station, where you can continue your journey by train.
In addition, the regular Waterbus also runs to and from Merwekade. You can bring your bike, and from Merwekade, you can easily bike or walk into the city.
The MerwedeLingeLijn is your best friend; it runs several times an hour and takes you to:
- From Sliedrecht to Dordrecht in about 15 minutes
- From Sliedrecht Baanhoek to Dordrecht in about 10 minutes
You'll arrive at Dordrecht Station, within walking distance of the city center.
Insider tip! You can also take the extra ferry for free from the Rosmolenweg stop to Kerkeplaat in Dordrecht. From there, it’s an easy bike ride to the city center. From Kerkeplaat, it’s a short walk to the bus stop. Take line 4 or 14 to quickly reach the city center or Dordrecht Station.
If you're visiting downtown Dordrecht, it's best to park in one of the parking garages. Just follow the parking signs.
On the outskirts of downtown, you'll find the Weeskinderendijk Parking Lot (affordable parking). On Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., a shuttle bus runs to downtown and back. Parking in the parking garages is available, but please be aware that they can get particularly crowded on Saturdays and during events.