Keukenhof bus from Amsterdam (line 852)
In 2022 you can travel from Amsterdam to Keukenhof by a Keukenhof Express bus line 852. The bus departs from Amsterdam RAI.
Amsterdam – Keukenhof bus tickets
You can book Keukenhof combi-tickets (entrance + return bus ticket from Amsterdam) for € 33,50. Please note that in 2022 prior reservation is required for all tickets.
During the booking process you can book combi-tickets or day bus tickets (travel only):
- adult (18+) combi-ticket – € 33,50
- adult (12+) day ticket bus only – € 15
- child (4-17) combi-ticket – € 15,50
- child (4-11) day ticket bus only – € 7,50
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Departure times of Keukenhof bus line 852
The time that you choose during the booking process is based on departure with bus 852 from Europaplein/Rai Amsterdam. All buses departing 30 minutes before and 60 minutes after the chosen timeslot can be taken.
The bus line 852 Amsterdam RAI – Keukenhof departs up to 8 times an hour. Check departure times >>
Tickets with flexible departure times
If you want to have a flexible departure time, we recommend to order the Tulip Festival Card (from €50), a combi-ticket which includes:
- Keukenhof entrance ticket
- Amsterdam & Region Travel ticket for 1 – 3 days (you can also use it in public transport in Amsterdam and for travelling to the Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Haarlem and many other places around Amsterdam)
- Two audio tours, including the guide for cycling through the flower fields near Keukenhof
- 10% discount on your next booking (you can use it to book museum tickets).
This card includes everything you need to enjoy Keukenhof and the flower fields. It also includes transportation to the Keukenhof without timeslots, which gives you extra flexibility while planning your trip.
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For the return bus 852 Keukenhof – Amsterdam RAI there are no timeslots. 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?
You can plan your trip with the 9292.nl online travel planner. You will immediately receive travel advice (timetable and the route options) from your departure location.
The most common way to travel to Amsterdam RAI/Europaplein is by metro line 52. Get off at the Europaplein metro stop. The metro departs every 5 minutes and it takes 8 minutes to get you to the bus 852 departure location.
A metro ticket is not included into the combi-ticket price. You need a separate GVB ticket.
Travel options in 2022. Source: Keukenhof.nl
Travel times Amsterdam – Keukenhof
Approximate travel time by Keukenhof Express bus 852 from Amsterdam RAI to Keukenhof is 35 minutes. Exact travel times depend on the road situation.
Types of tickets valid in the bus Amsterdam – Keukenhof
There are several types of tickets valid in the bus line 852. Please not that you cannot buy a ticket on board from a driver.
- combi-tickets
- day tickets (choose day ticket bus only during the booking process)
- OV-chipcard
- Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket
- Holland Travel Ticket
- Tourist Day Ticket
Day tickets for all Keukenhof Express buses cost €11,50 (except Bus 852: €16) for adults and €7,50 for children aged 4 – 11. These day tickets (dagkaarten in Dutch) are only available online, you cannot buy them from the driver. Choose day ticket bus only during the booking process.
Facemasks and QR-codes
You need to wear a face mask in public transport in the Netherlands, including Keukenhof Express Arriva bus. You don’t need to wear a face mask in the Keukenhof gardens.
UPDATE: The requirement to wear a face mask on public transport in the Netherlands will be lifted as of Wednesday 23 March 2022.
You don’t need to present your Digital corona pass or QR-code in the bus, and also not in Keukenhof.
Hi, we wanted to use ARTT card and want to travel to Keukenhof. While Cobi and Tulip cards has prior reservation, how does it work with ARTT?
Do we have any situation as such bus is full and we wont be allowed ?
Hi Lakshmi!
Here is an article about how ARTT works https://holland-explorer.com/amsterdam-region-travel-ticket
There can always be a situation that the bus is full. But the bus departs up to 8 times an hour, it’s almost as soon as one leaves another one starts boarding.
I wouldn’t expect a problem here, especially not in the peak hours. And I don’t think travelling with ARTT or OV-card will be more complicated compared to the combi-ticket.
Have a nice visit to Keukenhof!
Thanks a lot for your response.
My doubt is concerned with timing and Keukenhof advance booking suggests us having pre-booking and particular time slot. So if the bus is full and we could not make on time that causes issues. What is the best way here?
Sorry. I could understand now. We have to plan bit earlier to reach the park. That case we can avoid delays. Thanks a lot for your response. 🙂
Hi there,
I was confused about the bus tickets, so I just bought the Keukenhof tickets.
I would be departing from Amsterdam.
Can I buy only the bus ticket? What would be the best option for me now?
Hi Daiane,
That’s no problem at all. You can buy the bus only ticket – here are the tickets from Amsterdam center (via Schiphol) and tickets from Amsterdam RAI. After you select the date and time, there will be several options of tickets, including the Day Ticket Bus.
Have a nice trip!
What time is the last return bus 852 from keukenhoff to Amsterdam?
From what I see on 9292.nl travel planner, it’s 19:55. But it’s better to check it on 9292.nl when you know your exact travel date.