The Keukenhof Express bus 858 is the easiest way to travel from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Keukenhof Gardens. Read all about the prices, timetable and FAQ’s for Arriva’s bus line 858 from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to the tulip gardens. The shuttle bus will run between Amsterdam Airport and the tulips from 23 March to 14 May 2023.
About Keukenhof bus 858
During the tulip season from 23 March to 14 May 2023, special Keukenhof shuttle buses will run from Amsterdam RAI 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 858 and an entrance ticket for Keukenhof. The departure location for Keukenhof bus 858 (operated by Arriva) is located at the exit of Arrivals hall 4.
Price Keukenhof bus 858 ticket
You can buy a round trip bus ticket for Keukenhof bus 858 + an entrance ticket for Keukenhof Gardens for € 31.00. These combi tickets are only available online.
TIP | Travelling more by public transport in Amsterdam and Haarlem? Then the Tulip Festival Card is a cheap and easy choice. You get a Keukenhof ticket and travel for free by bus, train, metro, tram and ferry in Amsterdam and the surrounding area. You travel for free with the Keukenhof bus 852, 858 and 850/50 but also to windmill village De Zaanse Schans, Zandvoort Beach, Schiphol Airport and many other fun destinations in and around Amsterdam. More information about the Tulip Festival Card.
| Tickets Bus 858 | Adult (18+) | Child (4-17) |
|---|---|---|
| Bus 858 roundtrip ticket + Keukenhof ticket | € 31.00 | € 17.50 |
| Amsterdam Region Travel Ticket 1, 2 or 3 days free public transport in Amsterdam and surroundings Including Keukenhof buses 852, 858, 850 and 50) This ticket does not include a Keukenhof ticket | € 21.00 | |
| Tulip Festival Card + Keukenhof ticket + Amsterdam Region Travel Ticket + Digital guide + 10% discount on Amsterdam attractions & museums | € 51.00 | € 40.00 |
Limited capacity
In 2023 it will be compulsory to select a time slot for the Keukenhof bus. The time chosen is based on the departure of bus 858 from Schiphol Airport. All buses departing 60 minutes before and 60 minutes after the chosen timeslot can be taken. If you buy a combi-ticket, you don’t have to choose a time slot to enter Keukenhof. You may choose when you want to travel back. There is no need to choose a time slot. PLEASE NOTE: there is a maximum capacity per timeslot, so book your tickets in time!
Tulip Festival Card
You can also buy the Tulip Festival Card which included the Amsterdam Region Travel Ticket. This ticket will give you access to Keukenhof Bus 858 (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol). With this ticket you do not need to select a time slot for the Keukenhof bus. So you can take the bus you want. The Keukenhof ticket is also included in the Tulip Festival Card and you can travel with all public transport in Amsterdam (bus, train, metro, tram and ferry) and travel to the best destinations in the Amsterdam region like: Keukenhof and the tulip fields, Amsterdam Airport Express, Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Zandvoort Beach, Haarlem City and much more.
| Validity of public transport | Adult (18+) | Child (4-17) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-day | € 51.00 | € 40.00 | Book now |
| 2-days | € 64.00 | € 53.00 | Book now |
| 3-days | € 76.00 | € 64.00 | Book now |
Timetable Keukenhof bus 858 (Arriva)
The express bus is a direct transfer and will bring you in about 60 minutes to the main entrance of Keukenhof Gardens. This bus line runs 6 times per hour.
How to travel to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
You can travel to Schiphol by train or Airport Express Bus (397).
With a Tulip Festival Card public transport in the Amsterdam region including Schiphol Airport is included.
FAQ Keukenhof Bus 858 (Arriva)
Below you will find the most asked questions about the Keukenhof bus 858 (operated by Arriva).
On Saturday, April 22, 2023, 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.
You can travel with the Keukenhof bus 858 with a day (round trip) ticket, Combiticket, Amsterdam Region Travel Ticket (included in the Tulip Festival Card)
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 € 12.00. You can also buy the Amsterdam Region Travel Ticket for € 21.00 and get unlimited public transport in and around Amsterdam including bus 858.
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 2023.
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
- 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
- Visit the unique flower experience center all year round
- This flower attractions are open all year
- 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 Amsterdam Region Travel Ticket