Travel from Schiphol to Keukenhof by direct shuttle bus — already bookable for the 2027 season (18 March – 9 May 2027). The bus takes you from the airport straight to the Keukenhof gardens entrance. You can also travel by public transport (train + bus 859) via Hoofddorp, though the 2027 route and prices for bus 859 haven’t been announced yet.
Last updated: 24 August 2026 by Anastasia Dudina
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Update: The public transport route and prices for bus 859 (Hoofddorp – Keukenhof) for the 2027 season haven’t been announced yet. We’ll update this page as soon as they are. The direct shuttle bus from Schiphol is already open for booking for 2027.
Keukenhof from Schiphol airport: travel options in 2027
In 2027, you have three travel options:
| From Schiphol to Keukenhof | 2027 status | Price | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel by public transport (bus 859) via Hoofddorp | Not announced yet | TBA (2026 was € 33,50*) | Check availability |
| Travel by direct shuttle bus | ✓ Already bookable | from € 42,50** (live price below) | Book >> |
| Private tour to Keukenhof and tulip fields | from € 560 per group of 3 | Book >> |
* The 2026 public transport price didn’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. So in 2026 you paid € 38,50 – € 39,50 in total for a return trip Schiphol – Keukenhof – Schiphol by public transport. We’ll update these figures once bus 859 is confirmed for 2027.
** With this ticket you can also take the return bus to Amsterdam center if that is more convenient for you. In Amsterdam you will arrive to This is Holland.
How to travel from Schiphol to Keukenhof by direct shuttle bus in 2027
A direct shuttle bus operates between Schiphol and Keukenhof daily from 08:00 till 15:30 during the Keukenhof opening season (18 March – 9 May 2027). 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 2027
In 2026, you first needed to travel to Hoofddorp and catch bus 859 to Keukenhof from there. The 2027 route hasn’t been announced yet, but it’s likely to work the same way once confirmed — we’ll update this section as soon as we know more. You can travel from Schiphol airport to Hoofddorp:
- by train (check timetable, see how to find train station at Schiphol) in 5 minutes.
- by bus 300 or 397 in 10 – 12 minutes.
Tickets valid on the public transport bus Hoofddorp – Keukenhof in 2027
In 2026, these ticket types were valid on the bus line 859 — the exact 2027 line-up will be confirmed together with the route:
- 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
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 (2026, for reference)
These are the 2026 prices. The 2027 prices haven’t been announced yet — this section will be updated once they are:
| 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), adults | € 12,80 | Tickets |
| Return bus ticket (excl. entrance), children | € 6,20 | Tickets |
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.
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.
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FAQ about travelling from Schiphol to Keukenhof in 2027
Why is there no direct public transport bus 858 from Schiphol this year?
In 2027, there is no public transport bus 858 to Keukenhof from the airport due to renovations at Schiphol. Once the 2027 route is confirmed, you’ll be able 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 already take the direct shuttle bus from Schiphol airport instead, which is open for booking for 2027. Prior booking is required >>
What are the first and last bus times from Hoofddorp to Keukenhof?
In 2026, the first bus 859 from Hoofddorp to Keukenhof departed at 7:33, and the last bus back was around 20:04. The 2027 schedule hasn’t been announced yet — once it is, double-check exact departure times and live-updates in the 9292.nl transport app.
Is Keukenhof 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).
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 in 2027? Please ask here!
See you in the Keukenhof gardens!
Dieser Artikel ist auch auf Deutsch verfügbar: Wie man vom Flughafen Schiphol zum Keukenhof gelangt
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