Visiting Keukenhof from Leiden? Hop on the direct Keukenhof bus (line 854) from Leiden Centraal station to the Keukenhof gardens. This nonstop service takes just 25 minutes to get you to the entrance. The bus line 854 is operated by Qbuzz.
Keukenhof combi-tickets (entrance + return trip by bus 854) for the 2026 season are not available yet. But you can already book your regular Keukenhof entrance tickets and pay for the bus with OV-pay (tap in and tap out with your bank pass).
Keukenhof bus 854 tickets are sold out on your selected dates? Check if Keukenhof + transfer from Amsterdam or Keukenhof + transfer from Rotterdam tickets are available.
Learn more about:
Leiden – Keukenhof bus 854 tickets
| Type of ticket | Price | Book online |
|---|---|---|
| Combi-ticket (entrance + return bus ticket), adults |
€ 32 | Book online >> |
| Keukenhof combi-ticket, children (4 – 17) | € 15 | Book online >> |
| Kids under 4 |
free | |
| Return Keukenhof Express bus ticket (excl. entrance) |
€ 12 |
Keukenhof travel options by public transport in 2025. Source: Keukenhof.nl
Departure times of Leiden – Keukenhof bus line 854
In 2025, the first bus 854 from Leiden to Keukenhof departs at 07:45. The last bus 854 from Keukenhof to Leiden departs at 20:06. The bus line 854 Leiden – Keukenhof departs up to 6 times an hour.
Keukenhof Express bus 854 departure point
The bus 854 departs from the square behind Leiden central train station. Check the exact location on Google maps >>
Need a hotel in Leiden?
If you want to get to Keukenhof as early as possible, it can be conveniet to book a hotel near Leiden centraal station. The closest hotels are:
Is it possible to travel back to a different location than Leiden?
Are you arriving to Keukenhof from Leiden and want to go back to Amsterdam or Haarlem? The following rules apply to the return trip by Keukenhof express bus:
- if you have a combi-ticket from Leiden, Haarlem or Schilphol (€ 32, you can take a return bus to one of this locations with the same ticket
- if you have a combi-ticket from Amsterdam RAI (€ 37), you can travel back to any other location (Amsterdam, Schiphol, Leiden, Haarlem).
Enjoy your visit to Keukenhof from Leiden in 2026!
Read more:
- Things to do in Leiden
- Hotels in Leiden
- KeukenhofBuzz bus – FAQ
- Tulip fields in the Netherlands
- Visiting Keukenhof: where to stay?
- What is the best time to visit Keukenhof in 2026?
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