The Keukenhof Express bus 852 is the easiest way to travel from Amsterdam to Keukenhof Gardens. Read all about the prices, timetable and FAQ’s for Arriva’s bus line 852 from Amsterdam Rai station to the tulip gardens.
The departure location for Keukenhof bus 852 (operated by Arriva) is RAI Station Amsterdam in the city center.
Price Keukenhof bus 852 ticket
You can buy a round trip bus ticket for Keukenhof bus 852 + a Skip the line entrance ticket for Keukenhof Gardens for € 34,50. These combi tickets are only available online. The Keukenhof bus 852 is also included in the Tulip Festival Card.
| Combi ticket Bus 852 | Adult | € 34,50 |
| Kids (4-17 years) | € 16,00 | |
| Tulip Festival Card – 1 day | Adult | € 55,00 |
| Kids (4-17 years) | € 42,50 | |
| Tulip Festival Card – 2 days | Adult | € 65,00 |
| Kids (4-17 years) | € 52.50 | |
| Tulip Festival Card – 3 days | Adult | € 75,00 |
| Kids (4-17 years) | € 62,50 |
Timetable Keukenhof bus 852 (Arriva)
The express bus is a direct transfer and will bring you in about 35 minutes to the main entrance of Keukenhof Gardens. This bus line runs 8 times per hour.
How to travel to RAI Station Amsterdam
Are you staying in other parts of Amsterdam center? Then you can take the metro (M52) to metrostation Europaplein. The metro runs 12 times per hour and takes you to the Keukenhof Express departure location (bus number 852).
With a Tulip Festival Card the metro is included. Please be aware that a metro ticket is NOT included in the combi tickets.
FAQ Keukenhof Bus 852 (Arriva)
Below you will find the most asked questions about the Keukenhof bus 852 (operated by Arriva).
Will the Keukenhof bus 852 operate on Flower Parade Day?
On Saturday, April 25, 2020, there will be no buses to and from Keukenhof for several hours due to road closers for the Flower Parade. If you want to travel with the Keukenhof bus please make sure to travel as early as possible.
Which tickets are valid for Keukenhof bus 852?
You can travel with the Keukenhof bus 852 with a day (round trip) ticket, Combiticket, Amsterdam Region Travel Ticket (Tulip Festival Card),
Can i buy a combi ticket at the bus?
No, combi tickets are only available online. At the bus you can buy a day ticket for € 14,50 (only round trip for Bus 852 so no entrance).
Can i only buy a bus ticket?
If you only want a bus ticket (without Keukenhof entrance) you can buy a round trip bus ticket for Keukenhof bus 852 for € 14,50. These day tickets can be purchased at the departure locations. It is not possible to pay with cash.
