How to travel from Schiphol airport to Keukenhof? (2026)

Travel from Schiphol to Keukenhof by direct shuttle bus. The bus operates during the Keukenhof opening season (19 March – 10 May 2026) and takes you from the airport to the Keukenhof gardens entrance. You can also travel to Keukenhof from the airport by public transport (train + bus 859) via Hoofddorp.

IMPORTANT: On 5 February 2026, Keukenhof announced that there will be no public transport buses from the airport this year 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 >>

How to travel from Schiphol to Keukenhof by direct transfer bus?

A direct shuttle bus operates between Schiphol and Keukenhof daily from 08:00 till 15:30 during the Keukenhof opening season (19 March – 10 May 2026). This bus takes you from the airport to the Keukenhof gardens entrance. For this type of bus you always have to book tickets in advance:

At Schiphol, you have to check in at HopOn HopOff Holland desk at Arrivals Hall 4.

You don’t need to reserve a specific timeslot for your return journey with this Keukenhof shuttle. You can also choose to take the return bus to Amsterdam city centre if that is more convenient for you.

Tip! Tickets for your selected date are sold out? Try checking Keukenhof + transfer bus from Amsterdam tickets at Tiqets.com, GetYourGuide or Tours & Tickets.

How to travel to Keukenhof from Schiphol by public transport?

In 2026, you first need to travel to Hoofddorp and catch bus 859 to Keukenhof from there. You can travel from Schiphol to Hoofddorp:

by train (check timetable, see how to find train station at Schiphol) in 5 minutes.
by bus 300 or 397 in 10 minutes.

Types of tickets valid on the public transport bus Hoofddorp – Keukenhof

There are several types of tickets valid on the bus line 859:

Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket (includes both travel to Keukenhof and travel from Schiphol to Hoofddorp)
combi-tickets (don’t include 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

Tip! If you are visiting the Netherlands in spring, book tickets to the most popular venues and museums (like the Van Gogh Museum, the Rijksmuseum, the Anne Frank house). If you want to travel inside Europe (to Paris, Brussels, Bruges, etc), order tickets in advance.

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.

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.

Round trip by bus 859 (excl. Keukenhof entrance ticket) costs € 12,80 for adults and € 6,20 for children.

Van Gogh museum tickets are sold out: what to do?

Travel time from Hoofddorp to Keukenhof

An average travel time from Hooddorp to Keukenhof is 25 minutes. During the peak season (end of April – beginning of May) and in the weekends there can be traffic jams on the way to Keukenhof.

FAQ about travelling from Schiphol to Keukenhof

First and last bus from Hoofddorp to Keukenhof

In 2026, the first bus from Hoofddorp to Keukenhof departs at 7:45. The last bus back is around 20:00. Check exact departure times and live-updates in the 9292.nl transport app.

Is bus line 859 accessible to passengers in a wheelchair?

Yes, it is. You can travel in a wheelchair, as long as it does not exceed the allowed dimensions (120 cm long, 70 cm wide, 109 cm high).

Wheelchairs Qbuzz

There is a special space for wheelchairs and buggies in the central part of the bus. It’s enough for 1 wheelchair or 2 buggies. Passengers in wheelchairs have priority over buggies.

Does the bus 859 have any in between stops?

No, it is a nonstop bus that brings you directly to the main entrance of Keukenhof.

More questions about your trip to Keukenhof from Schiphol?

Please ask here!

See you in the Keukenhof gardens!

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