The Keukenhof bus is one of the easiest ways to travel to Keukenhof gardens and the tulip fields in Holland. There are various Keukenhof bus lines available from cities such as Amsterdam, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Haarlem and Leiden. Read all about the Keukenhof bus and plan your trip. In 2025, a new shuttle bus service will run from the square near the A’DAM Tower. Please note that this shuttle bus is not covered by the Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket!
Keukenhof buses to the tulips
The Keukenhof Express bus makes traveling to Keukenhof very easy and economical. From different cities in Holland you can take the shuttle bus to travel quickly to Keukenhof and the tulip fields. The bus leaves from four cities and during tulip season two normal bus lines.
Which bus line should i take?
Depending on your departure location you can choose an Express bus line. From Amsterdam City Center you can choose to travel from Amsterdam RAI Station or Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
From 2025, there will also be a direct shuttle bus from Amsterdam North, close to Amsterdam Central Station. The shuttle bus is not part of Amsterdam’s public transport but a special bus connection during Tulip Festival Amsterdam.
| Express Bus (direct transfer) | Bus Line | |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam North (near Central Station) | Shuttle bus | Buy tickets |
| Amsterdam RAI Station | Bus 852 | Available late 2024 |
| Amsterdam Schiphol Airport | Bus 858 | Available late 2024 |
| Haarlem Central Station | Bus 850 | Available late 2024 |
| Leiden Central Station | Bus 854 | Available late 2024 |
Keukenhof Bus schedule timetable
The Keukenhof buses will run from 20 March to 11 May 2025. Below you can see the timetable and travel time for each bus line. The shuttle from Amsterdam-Noord is a special shuttle service that is not part of the public transport network.
| Keukenhof Express Bus (direct transfer) | Timetable | Travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam North (near Central Station) | up to 4 times an hour | 40 minutes |
| Amsterdam RAI Station (bus 852) | up to 10 times an hour | 35 minutes |
| Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (bus 858) | up to 10 times an hour | 30 minutes |
| Haarlem Station (bus 850) | up to 2 times an hour | 40 minutes |
| Leiden Central Station (bus 854) | up to 6 times an hour | 25 minutes |
Price combi Keukenhof bus + entrance ticket 2025
The Keukenhof bus is the fastest and easiest way to reach Keukenhof and the tulip fields from major cities. Buses run frequently from Amsterdam North, Amsterdam RAI, Schiphol, Haarlem, and Leiden. The ticket price includes Keukenhof Gardens entry, making it both convenient and affordable.
In 2025, you must select a time slot for boarding the Keukenhof bus at your departure location. However, if you purchase a combined ticket, you won’t need to choose a time slot for Keukenhof entry. You can also choose when to return, allowing you to enjoy the tulips at your own pace. Note: Buses have limited capacity, so book your tickets early!
The shuttle from Amsterdam north is included in the Tulip Festival Card.
| Combi Bus + Entrance Keukenhof Gardens (direct transfer) | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam North | near Central Station | from € 35.00 | Buy tickets |
| Amsterdam RAI Station | Bus 852 | € 36.50 | Available late 2024 |
| Amsterdam Schiphol Airport | Bus 858 | € 31.50 | Available late 2024 |
| Haarlem Central Station | Bus 850 | € 31.50 | Available late 2024 |
| Leiden Central Station | Bus 854 | € 31.50 | Available late 2024 |
Would you like bus transport only? With the Amsterdam Region Travel Ticket, you can travel for 1, 2 or 3 days on all public transport in Amsterdam and its surroundings (including the Keukenhof buses from 852 RAI Amsterdam, 858 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and 850/50 Haarlem) and bus 854 from Leiden. Note: The shuttle bus from Amsterdam North is NOT included in the Amsterdam Region Travel Ticket.
Travel with the Keukenhof bus with the Tulip Festival Card
You can also choose to buy a Tulip Festival Card. This combi package includes a skip the line entrance ticket for Keukenhof and the shuttle bus from Amsterdam North. Please note: Public transport buses are not included in the Tulip Festival Card). With the Tulip Festival Card, you also get the Tulip Festival Digital Guide, a one-hour cruise through Amsterdam and discounts in Amsterdam.
| Tulip Festival Card | Adult (18+) | Child (4-17) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-day | € 62.00 | € 56.00 | Book now |
FAQ about Keukenhof Express Bus
Although traveling with the Keukenhof Express bus is very easy, we still get a lot of questions about these bus lines. Below we answer the most common questions.
Amsterdam North to Keukenhof
You can take the Keukenhof shuttle from Amsterdam North. It will take you directly to the main entrance of the Keukenhof Gardens. You’ll find this shuttle bus on the square in front of the A’dam Tower and This is Holland. From Central Station, take the free ferry F3 (2-minute boat ride) to Amsterdam Noord. There, walk to the departure location of the buses in 3 minutes. You can check in inside This is Holland.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Keukenhof
You can take the Keukenhof bus 858. It will take you straight to the main entrance of Keukenhof Gardens. You can find bus 858 at the bus stop outside Arrivals hall 4. (next to Starbucks). Just follow the signs from Schiphol Plaza and you can’t miss it. See prices, schedule and information for bus 858
Amsterdam RAI Station to Keukenhof
From metro stop Europaplein (RAI) Amsterdam you travel directly to the Keukenhof Express (bus 852). This bus runs 6 times per hour and drops you in about 35 minutes at the main entrance of Keukenhof. See prices, schedule and information for bus 852
Amsterdam to Keukenhof (Leidseplein, Rijksmuseum, Museumplein)
The combi ticket is also valid on the Airport Express Bus (bus 397), this is operated by the Connexxion bus company. You will find bus stops at several locations including the Leidseplein, the Rijksmuseum and the Museumplein in Amsterdam centre. At Amsterdam Airport you transfer over to the Keukenhof Express bus 858. Check out more info about the Airport Express Bus 397.
Leiden to Keukenhof
Keukenhof bus 854 from Leiden Central Station departs from the bus station on the town centre side of the NS-station. See prices, schedule and information for bus 854
Haarlem to Keukenhof
The Keukenhof Express bus line 850 runs up to 2 times per hour and takes you to the main entrance of Keukenhof in about 40 minutes without stopovers. The bus leaves from the bus platform. See prices, schedule and information for bus 850
The travel time of the Keukenhof Gardens depends of your starting point. Below the expected travel times per location. Take into account that the travel time on busy days can be longer.
Amsterdam North (Shuttle bus) – 40 minutes
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Keukenhof (bus 858) – 30 minutes
Amsterdam RAI Station (bus 852) – 35 minutes
Leiden to Keukenhof (bus 854) – 25 minutes
Haarlem to Keukenhof (bus 850) – 40 minutes
From 2025 you have three options for traveling to Keukenhof with the Keukenhof express from Amsterdam. The best option is depending from your location in Amsterdam. You can travel from Amsterdam North (shuttle bus), Amsterdam RAI (bus 852) and Amsterdam Airport (bus 858). You can also choose to travel on a more luxurious tour bus by booking one of the tours from Amsterdam to Keukenhof Gardens
With a Tulip Festival Card you can take the Keukenhof shuttle bus from Amsterdam North.
With an Amsterdam Region Travel Ticket you can travel with bus 852 (Amsterdam RAI), bus 858 (Schiphol Airport), bus 850 (Haarlem Station). It is NOT possible to travel with the Keukenhof bus with the GVB ticket and the I Amsterdam City Card.
The public transport buses (858,852,854 and 850) are wheelchair-friendly. The shuttle bus from Amsterdam North are unfortunately not accessible by wheelchair.
yes, there are many ways to travel to Keukenhof Gardens. Check out our article about traveling to Keukenhof Gardens for more options.
No, the Keukenhof bus is a shuttle service, not a tour bus. Which means the bus will leave as soon as it takes you to Keukenhof. You can store your luggage at the main entrance of Keukenhof Gardens. You may enter the bus with (small)luggage.
Yes, small dogs are allowed in the Keukenhof Express. The dog is supposed to be on a leash and may not occupy a seat. Small dogs can travel in the bus for free.
Yes, the Keukenhof buses also run on the day of the flower parade. You get off at Keukenhof and the flower parade passes by there around 3:30 pm. Please note: Just before and during the flower parade the timetable of the Keukenhof buses stops for a few hours. So make sure you catch a bus before 11:00 in the morning and bear in mind that the timetable will not start again until after 16:30.
Map with all Keukenhof buses
Want to know which Keukenhof bus is best for you? Take a look at the map below with all the Keukenhof buses and guided tours for the tulip season 2025.
Popular links
Are you planning to visit the best (flower) activities in Holland? Make sure to check out the most populair activities:
- Everything you want to know about Keukenhof Gardens
- Check out our information about the Flower Parade in Holland
- Our top sightseeing tours for exploring the flower fields
- Buy Keukenhof quality tulip bulbs online and create your own tulip garden
- Check out our hotel tips for visiting Keukenhof and the tulip fields
- Stay informed about the blooming of the flowers in Holland with our free Flower Forecast 2025
- Want to experience the real thing? Visit a tulip farm in Holland
- See the best flower events during your visit to Holland? Check it out in our events calendar
- Our tips for the most populair tours in Amsterdam during your stay in Holland
- Get the most out of your visit with our tips for visiting Amsterdam
- Read more about the Tulip Festival Card
