Day trip from Rotterdam to Dordrecht
Dordrecht lies 18 km (11 mi) south-east of Rotterdam, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 18 km (11 mi) apart, Dordrecht is a realistic day trip from Rotterdam: about 18 min each way by road.
| Rotterdam | Dordrecht | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | The Netherlands | The Netherlands |
| Population | 868,135 | 119,260 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Postal codes | 2761–9999 | 3311–3329 |
What to see in Dordrecht
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Dordrechts Museum | 50,000 | 2005 |
The busiest is Dordrechts Museum at 50,000 visitors in 2005. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Dordrecht
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Staying in Dordrecht
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Common questions
How far is Dordrecht from Rotterdam?
18 km (11 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Rotterdam; by road roughly 22 km (14 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Dordrecht by road?
About 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rotterdam and Dordrecht?
No, both are on Europe/Amsterdam at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.