In 2026, Keukenhof bus 859 replaces the bus line 858 from Schiphol. You can travel to Keukenhof from the airport by bus 859 via Hoofddorp. The bus is operated by Qbuzz.
In 2026, Keukenhof is open from 19 March to 10 May. Plan your visit!
Bus 859 tickets in 2026
| Ticket | Price | Book online |
|---|---|---|
| Combi-ticket (entrance + return bus 859 ticket), adults |
€ 33,50 | Tickets |
| Keukenhof combi-ticket, children (4 – 17) | € 15 | Tickets |
| Children under 4 |
free | |
| Return bus ticket (excl. entrance) |
€ 12,80 | Tickets |
How to travel to Keukenhof from Schiphol via Hoofddorp by bus 859?
In 2026, there are no public transport buses to Keukenhof from the airport due to renovations at Schiphol. You need to travel from Schiphol to Hoofddorp (it’s about 5 minutes by train or 10 minutes by bus 300 or 397) and catch bus 859 to Keukenhof from there.
You can also take direct shuttle bus from Schiphol airport (tickets from €42,50). Prior booking is required >>
Step 1. Travel from Schiphol airport to Hoofddorp. You can get there:
- by train (check timetable, see how to find train station at Schiphol) in 5 minutes.
- by bus line 300 or 397 in 10 minutes.
Step 2. Take direct KeukenhofBuzz line 859 from Hoofddorp to Keukenhof.
- Departure point of Keukenhof bus 859: Mercuriusplein, 2132 HA Hoofddorp
Keukenhof bus 859 ticket price
A combi-ticket (Keukenhof entrance + return travel by bus from Hoofddorp) in 2026 costs € 33,50 for adults and € 15 for children. A combi-ticket includes:
- entrance to Keukenhof (regular price € 21,50)
- return bus trip Hoofddorp – Keukenhof – Hoofddorp by bus 859 (regular price € 12,80 for adults and € 6,20 for children).
Please note: a combi-ticket doesn’t include a train (ticket price €3) or bus ticket (€2,43 if you pay with OV-pay or € 6,50 if you buy ticket online or from the driver) from Schiphol to Hoofddorp.
Tickets valid on the bus 859
There are several types of tickets valid on the Keukenhof bus line 859:
- return bus e-ticket
- combi-ticket (doesn’t include travel from Schiphol to Hoofddorp).
- Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket (includes both travel to Keukenhof and travel from Schiphol to Hoofddorp)
- OV-pay (check in and out with your bank card, Apple Pay or Google Wallet)
- OV-chipcard
- Holland Travel Ticket
Keukenhof bus 859 departure times in 2026
- The first bus 859 from Hoofddorp to the gardens departs at 07:33.
- The last bus 859 from Keukenhof to Hoofddorp departs at 20:04.
Keukenhof bus from Hoofddorp operates up to 6 times per hour. For exact departure times and real-time updates, check 9292.nl website or app.
See you in Keukenhof in 2026!
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