The bus line 852 (KeukenhofBuzz) will take you from Amsterdam to Keukenhof. The bus departs from Amsterdam RAI/Europaplein metro station. Here is everything you need to know about the Keukenhof bus 852 tickets, prices, directions and departures.
Good to know: before 2025 the Keukenhof bus 852 was operated by Arriva company and was called the Keukenhof Express. Since 2025 it is operated by Qbuzz company and is called KeukenhofBuzz.
Keukenhof bus 852 prices and tickets in 2026
The easiest way to travel by bus 852 is with a combi-ticket which includes Keukenhof entrance + round-trip by bus from Amsterdam RAI. In 2026 combi-tickets cost:
| Departure point | Adults | Kids (4-17) | Book online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam RAI (Bus 852) | € 38,50 | € 17,50 | Book >> |
You can also buy a e-ticket which includes a return trip by bus line 852 from Amsterdam RAI to Keukenhof and back (excluding entrance).
| Departure point | Adults | Kids (4-17) | Book online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam RAI (Bus 852) | € 18,20 | € 8,80 | Book >> |
All types of tickets valid on the bus 852:
Keukenhof combi-tickets (entrance + return trip from Amsterdam) cost:
- adult (18+) combi-ticket – € 38,50
- child (4-17) combi-ticket – € 17,50
- kids younger than 4 travel in the Keukenhof bus line 852 for free.
You can also use the Amsterdam & Region Travel ticket, which is valid on the bus line 852. Or you can just pay for the bus with your bank card, Apple Pay or Google Wallet (via OV-pay).
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Keukenhof bus 852 timetable
KeukenhofBuzz bus 852 from Amsterdam RAI to Keukenhof departs up to 8 times an hour. The time that you choose during booking is based on departure with the express bus 852 from Amsterdam RAI. You can take any bus departing 60 minutes before and 60 minutes after your timeslot.
In 2026, the first bus 852 departs from Amsterdam RAI at 07:30. The last bus 852 from Keukenhof departs at 19:51.
Good to know: the time you select during the Keukenhof combi-tickets purchase, is not the exact departure time, but a timeslot. You can check exact departure time at 9292.nl.
Please also take into account that on busy days you will probably to stand in line to take the bus.
Prior booking is required for Keukenhof tickets.
Tickets with flexible departure times
If you want to have a flexible departure time, we recommend to use the Amsterdam & Region Travel ticket which is also valid in public transport in Amsterdam, the Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Haarlem and many other places around Amsterdam.
With the Amterdam & Region Travel ticket you can also travel to Amsterdam RAI from the city center.
For the return bus from Keukenhof to Amsterdam you don’t need to book a timeslot with any type of ticket. You can take any bus you want.
Departure point of the bus 852 Amsterdam – Keukenhof
The bus 852 Amsterdam – Keukenhof departs from Europaplein in Amsterdam (near Amsterdam RAI).
How to get to Amsterdam RAI?
The most easy way to travel to Amsterdam RAI/Europaplein from Amsterdam city center is by metro line 52. The metro departs every 5 minutes and it takes 8 minutes to get you to the Europaplein stop.
Important: a metro ticket is not included into the combi-ticket price. You need a separate Amsterdam public transport ticket.
Tip! There is also a Keukenhof transfer bus departing from the center of Amsterdam. If you choose afternoon departure time the ticket (€ 35, including Keukenhof entrance) will be even cheaper then a combi-ticket for the bus 852.
Travel times
Keukenhof Buzz bus ride from Amsterdam RAI to Keukenhof takes 35 minutes. There can be come delays depending on the road situation.
Does the bus 852 run on the Bloemencorso Flower parade day?
On 18 April 2026 the roads around Keukenhof will be closed for a few hours, but in general you can travel to Keukenhof from Amsterdam by bus 852. We recommend to arrive to Keukenhof as early as possible.
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Have a nice visit to Keukenhof in 2026!
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