Tulip Festival Shuttle from Rotterdam to Keukenhof

The Tulip Festival Shuttle from Rotterdam to Keukenhof takes you from the centre of Rotterdam straight to the most famous flower garden in the world, with your Keukenhof entry ticket included. The shuttle leaves from the Cruise Terminal on the Kop van Zuid, so it is just as easy for city visitors as for cruise passengers. Afterwards you choose: back to Rotterdam, or on to Amsterdam Centre or Schiphol Airport.

Tip: the Tulip Festival Shuttle is the easiest way from Rotterdam to Keukenhof:

Departs in the centre of Rotterdam, at the Cruise Terminal
Keukenhof entry and a guaranteed seat included
Back to Rotterdam, or on to Amsterdam Centre or Schiphol Airport

Travel from Rotterdam to Keukenhof by Shuttle Bus

Why take the Tulip Festival Shuttle from Rotterdam?

Keukenhof is about an hour from Rotterdam, but by public transport you need a train, a change and a crowded bus. The Tulip Festival Shuttle does it in one go: you show your ticket, take your guaranteed seat and ride straight to Keukenhof. On the way you pass the Bollenstreek, the flower bulb region between Amsterdam and Leiden, where in April the fields turn into stripes of red, yellow and pink.

At Keukenhof you have 32 hectares of gardens to explore, with more than 7 million tulips, daffodils and hyacinths, flower shows in the pavilions and a historic windmill with a view over the fields. Your Keukenhof ticket is already in your hand, so you walk straight in.

Shuttle dates and times 2027

The shuttle runs on selected days in the Tulip Festival season, mostly when a cruise ship is in port. Choose your departure when you book:

Departures from Rotterdam: 08:30 or 11:30
Back to Rotterdam: 14:00 (for the 08:30 departure) or 17:30 (for the 11:30 departure)
Holland America Line departure days: the shuttle back to Rotterdam leaves Keukenhof at 13:00
On to Amsterdam Centre or Schiphol: take a shuttle from Keukenhof instead; the last one to Amsterdam Centre leaves at 19:00

Shuttle days 2027

March: 24, 25, 26, 28, 31
April: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30
May: 1, 2, 4, 8, 9

Dates can change with the cruise schedule. The booking widget below always shows the current availability.

Price and what is included

The Tulip Festival Shuttle from Rotterdam costs up to €67.50 per person, often less on quieter days. Seats are limited, especially on the Flower Parade weekend (17 April 2027), so book early.

Keukenhof entry ticket
Round trip on the Tulip Festival Shuttle in a luxury, air-conditioned coach
Guaranteed seat, direct route without stops (about 1 hour)
Choice of return: back to Rotterdam, or on to Amsterdam Centre or Schiphol Airport
Room for your suitcases on the shuttle
Keukenhof map with the best photo spots

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Meeting point and how to get there

Cruise Terminal Rotterdam, Wilhelminakade 699, 3072 AP Rotterdam. The shuttle departs in front of the terminal building. Arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.

Cruise passengers: the shuttle departs a short walk from your ship.
Staying in Rotterdam: take metro line D or E, or tram 20, 23 or 25, to Wilhelminaplein. From there it is about a 10-minute walk along the Wilhelminakade, close to the Erasmus Bridge.

FAQ Tulip Festival Shuttle Rotterdam to Keukenhof

Where does the shuttle leave from in Rotterdam?

From the Cruise Terminal Rotterdam, Wilhelminakade 699, on the Kop van Zuid in the centre of the city. The shuttle departs in front of the terminal building; look for the HopOn HopOff Holland host.

Does the shuttle run every day?

No. The Tulip Festival Shuttle from Rotterdam runs on selected days between 24 March and 9 May 2027, mostly on cruise days. Check the calendar on this page or in the booking widget for your date.

Is Keukenhof entry included?

Yes. Your Keukenhof entry ticket is included and handed out at the departure point in Rotterdam, so you can walk straight in at Keukenhof.

Can I go on to Amsterdam or Schiphol instead of returning to Rotterdam?

Yes. Instead of the shuttle back to Rotterdam you can take a shuttle from Keukenhof to Amsterdam Centre (last departure 19:00) or to Schiphol Airport. Ideal if your cruise ends in Rotterdam or you are travelling on to Amsterdam.

What time does the shuttle return to Rotterdam?

The shuttle back to Rotterdam leaves Keukenhof at 14:00 for the 08:30 departure and at 17:30 for the 11:30 departure. On departure days of Holland America Line, the shuttle back to Rotterdam leaves Keukenhof at 13:00.

Can I bring my luggage?

Yes. Large suitcases are allowed on the shuttle and can be stored at the main entrance of Keukenhof during your visit.

Is the shuttle suitable for wheelchair users?

No, the Tulip Festival Shuttle is not suitable for wheelchair users. In Keukenhof itself, wheelchairs are available at the main entrance.

How long does the trip take?

About one hour each way, on a direct route without stops.

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