Frequently asked questions

There 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

1. • Qbuzz Subscription – Papendrecht Bridge
   • NS Flex Unlimited Route Pass – Papendrecht Bridge

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.

Plan my trip

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

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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.

Enter your starting point, and you'll immediately see the fastest way to get to downtown.

Plan my trip

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.

Want to know how to reach downtown Dordrecht, see the map and where to park? Plan your visit to downtown Dordrecht.

Check the ATM list for the nearest ATM.

With a disabled parking permit, you may park in any parking space. You will then pay a reduced rate. You can also use mobile parking. The area code for this is 7841. In the parking garage, you pay the rate that applies there.

Qbuzz operates the city buses in Dordrecht. You can check in and out using OVpay or a debit card. Visit the Qbuzz website for more information.

The Qbuzz bus station is located next to the central station. All city and regional buses depart from here. Line 10 will take you from here to the city centre in a few minutes.

Want to know what the to do this weekend in Dordrecht? Check the UITagenda for events and activities.

Want to know what activities or events are being organized today in Dordrecht? Then take a quick look at the UITagenda Dordrecht.

Dordt in Stoom is a biennial steam event, the most comprehensive steam event in Europe. Dordt in Steam will take place on May 29, 30 and 31, 2026.

Visit www.dordtinstoom.nl for more information.

The Book Fair will take place on Sunday, July 5, 2026. Visit the Book Fair website for more information.

Want to know how to reach downtown Dordrecht, see the map and where to park? Plan your visit to downtown Dordrecht.

Want to know what the to do this weekend in Dordrecht? Check the UITagenda for events and activities.

Dordrecht offers several options for a canal or boat tour. Check out the Dordrecht from the water page for all the possibilities.

Want to know what activities or events are being organized today in Dordrecht? Then take a quick look at the UITagenda Dordrecht.

Do you want to know which sights you should not miss during your visit to Dordrecht?

Check out Citytrip Dordrecht for all the tips.

Dordrecht offers all kinds of enjoyable walking routes, both for tourists who want to explore the city and for groups who would like to take a guided walking tour. Would you like to join a guided city walking tour?

Check the Events Calendar to see what's available.

Dordrecht is centrally located in the Randstad and easily accessible by car via the A15/A16/N3 or by public transport such as train and water bus. This makes the city ideally suited as a location for training courses, meetings and conferences.

Check out this page for information and an overview of the meeting venues available in Dordrecht.

Or are you looking for a party venue or a space to rent?

Do you want to enjoy nice weather on a terrace in Dordrecht? We have collected all the nice addresses for you. Check this page for all information.

Are you looking for tasty lunch addresses in the city centre of Dordrecht? We have collected them all for you. Check this page for all addresses.

You can book an overnight stay in Dordrecht in a hotel, bed and breakfast, but there are also flats, holiday homes, marinas and camp sites.

See the Accommodations page for all information and tips.

View the overview of vegetarian and vega(n) restaurants and lunchrooms here.

Every Friday and Saturday there is a weekly market in Dordrecht at the Statenplein and the Sarisgang.

Look here for more information about the market in Dordrecht.

In Dordrecht, every Sunday is a shopping Sunday. Kunstrondje Dordt is held every first Sunday of the month.

See the Shopping page for more information about shopping in Dordrecht.

Check the ATM list for the nearest ATM.

In the VVV Webshop, shipping costs are calculated based on weight and/or size. Please visit this page for shipping costs and terms and conditions.

Go to the VVV Webshop.

The variety of large chain shops in combination with local shops makes shopping in Dordrecht extra fun!

See the Shopping page for an overview of all the nice shopping streets and routes.

You can find a list of public restrooms in Dordrecht on this page. If you're in Dordrecht, you can use the Hoge Nood appto instantly find the nearest restroom with your smartphone.