The Keukenhof Express bus 854 is the easiest way to travel from the south of Holland to Keukenhof Gardens. Read all about the prices, timetable and FAQ’s for Qbuzz bus line 854 from Leiden Station to the tulip gardens. The shuttle bus will run between Amsterdam and the tulips from 19 March to 10 May 2026.

About Keukenhof bus 854
During the tulip season from 19 March to 10 May 2026, special Keukenhof shuttle buses will run from Leiden Central Station to Keukenhof Gardens. The shuttle runs several times an hour directly to the tulip garden and the tulip fields. There are special combi-tickets for sale with which you buy a return ticket for bus 854 and an entrance ticket for Keukenhof. The departure location for Keukenhof bus 854 (operated by Arriva) is Leiden Central Station in the city center of Leiden.
Price Keukenhof bus 854 ticket
You can buy a round trip bus ticket for Keukenhof bus 854 + a Skip the line entrance ticket for Keukenhof Gardens for € 33.50. These combi tickets are only available online.
Limited capacity
Bus line 854 departs four times an hour from Leiden Central Station. This means you never have to wait long for the bus. Bus 854 runs every day during the Keukenhof season. Reserve a time slot for Keukenhof and use your day ticket to decide which bus to take. You do not need to choose a time slot for the outward and return journey, so you can travel whenever you want.
Timetable Keukenhof bus 854 (Qbuzz)
The express bus is a direct transfer and will bring you in about 30 minutes to the main entrance of Keukenhof Gardens. This bus line runs 4 times per hour. The Keukenhof bus runs every day at the following times: First bus out: 7:30/7:45 am Last bus back: 7:55 pm
How to travel to Leiden Central Station

Are you staying The Hague, Delft, Rotterdam or another city in the south of Holland? Then you can take the train to Leiden Central Station. Train ticket is not included in the combi-ticket.
FAQ Keukenhof Bus 854 (Qbuzz)
Below you will find the most asked questions about the Keukenhof bus 854 (operated by Qbuzz, formerly Arriva).
On Saturday, April 18, 2026, 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. Special Flower Parade tours can also be booked from Amsterdam.
You can travel with the Keukenhof bus 854 with a day (round trip) ticket, Combiticket
No, combi tickets are only available online.
A day ticket for only the Keukenhof bus from Amsterdam can be bought at the bus. A bus ticket only will cost € 12.80. Buy your bus only ticket here.
Travellers with a wheelchair can travel with you provided it does not exceed the permitted dimensions. Maximum 120 cm long, 70 cm wide, 109 cm high (based on European guidelines). Passengers in wheelchairs have priority over buggies/prams. The wheelchair must be in the designated place on the bus and belted. There is space for 1 wheelchair per bus.
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 for the tulip season 2026.
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 Tulip Festival 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 2026
- Want to experience the real thing? Visit a tulip farm in Holland
- Visit Tulip Experience Amsterdam: museum, show garden and indoor tulip picking
- 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
