The distance between Amsterdam and Keukenhof gardens is 40 km. There is no train station near Keukenhof. But there are shuttle buses running between Amsterdam and Keukenhof during the park opening season (from 20 March to 11 May 2025).
Taking a shuttle bus from Amsterdam is the most comfortable way to travel to Keukenhof. There are two transfer buses operating between Amsterdam and Keukenhof.
Keukenhof transfer bus departing from the This is Holland experience
With this transfer you always get a guaranteed seat (unlike in public transport). Comfortable coach buses depart from Amsterdam every 30 minutes from 08:00 till 15:30. You can stay at Keukenhof as long as you want. The last bus back to Amsterdam departs at 18:30, and you can take any bus – return times are flexible.
Departure point: Overhoeksplein 51.
Operated by: Hop On Hop Off Holland.
Travel time to Keukenhof: around 45 minutes (depending on the traffic).
Departures to Keukenhof: 08:00 – 15:30, every 30 minutes.
Last departure from Keukenhof to Amsterdam: at 18:30. You are free to choose any departure bus back.
Tickets: from € 35 to € 52,50, depending on the day and time. The price includes entrance to Keukenhof and transfer by bus. Check availability >>
Tip! If you already have Keukenhof entrance tickets, you can still travel by this bus – you just need to buy a bus-only ticket (from € 27,50). Check availability >>
And if you plan to visit museums and attractions in Amsterdam, we recommend to buy the Tulip Festival Card (from €61) which includes:
- Keukenhof entrance and transfer by bus departing from This is Holland
- Canal cruise with audioguide in Amsterdam
- Tulip Festival digital guide
- 10% discount on your next booking (you can use it to book museum tickets).
Read more: Tulip Festival card: is it worth it?
How to get do the departure point? Take a free GVB ferry from Amsterdam Central Station to the opposite side of the IJ river (direction Buiksloterweg), where This is Holland is just 2 minutes walk away.
You will see direction signs to This is Holland.
At the entrance to This is Holland attraction you have to check-in with your online ticket. Please arrive at least 20 minutes before departure. During the check-in, you will also receive a return ticket to Amsterdam. After that you will be guided to the bus.
Tours & Tickets transfer bus to Keukenhof
Departure point: De Ruijterkade, 34 (the opposite side of the Central train station of Amsterdam). Before departure you have to check-in with your online ticket at the Tours & Tickets office.
Operated by: Tours & Tickets.
Travel time to Keukenhof: around 45 minutes (depending on the traffic).
Departures to Keukenhof: 09:30 and 12:30.
Tickets: from € 35. The ticket price includes entrance to Keukenhof and two-way transfer by bus. Book your transfer online >>
Enjoy your visit to Keukenhof!
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