From the flower city Haarlem you can easily reach the tulip fields and Keukenhof flower park. The Keukenhof bus (line 250) takes you from Haarlem, Heemstede and Hillegom to the flower park and the tulip fields in Lisse. An advantageous combi-ticket is also available for this bus. During the Keukenhof season, you can also travel with the Keukenhof Express bus 850.
In 2026, you can not buy a combi tickets for bus 250. So you have to pay for your bus ticket by checking in on the bus (using your bank card, mobile or OVChip card). Do book your Keukenhof ticket in advance.
Looking for bus 50? Since Qbuzz took over the buses in the Bollenstreek, line 250 runs from Haarlem via Heemstede and Hillegom to Lisse and Keukenhof (and on to Leiden). Line 50 now only runs between Lisse, Sassenheim, Warmond and Leiden. Last checked on 13 October 2026 against the Qbuzz timetable; always check 9292 before you travel.
From Haarlem, Heemstede and Hillegom to Keukenhof by Bus 250
Bus service 250 from Haarlem to Leiden is used as the Keukenhof bus during the Keukenhof season. It is the way to travel from Haarlem, Heemstede and Hillegom to Keukenhof in a simple and cheap way. There are no special combi-tickets for bus 250, but you can easily pay on the bus by checking in with your contactless bank card or phone (OVpay).
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Many boarding points in Haarlem, Heemstede, Bennebroek and Hillegom
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Keukenhof combi-ticket saves you time and money and can be shown on your mobile phone
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No set return time. So you can stay at Keukenhof for as long as you like
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Enjoy the scenery during your bus trip
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You just pay with your OV Chipcard or mobile phone (OVPay)
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Exclusive Keukenhof tickets. Reserve your Keukenhof tickets here
Keukenhof bus 250 prices and tickets
There are no special combi tickets available in 2026 where you buy a return bus ticket (there and back) and a ticket for Keukenhof. You just pay for the bus like any other public transport bus. You can check in and out on the bus with your mobile phone, bank card or OV Chipkaart. Do book your Keukenhof ticket in advance. Check availability below and book your Keukenhof ticket directly.
Simply check Keukenhof ticket availability below and book your visit to Keukenhof right away.
Timetable Keukenhof bus 250
Bus 250 runs every day during the Keukenhof season and 4 times an hour. This means you never have to wait long for a bus.
Bus stops line 250 to Keukenhof
Bus line 250 has many bus stops in Haarlem, Heemstede and Hillegom. Below we have listed some popular pick-up locations with the hotels that are close to these departure points. For Keukenhof get off at the bus stop Meer en Duin in Lisse. From there it is a 5 minute walk to the main entrance of Keukenhof.
| Bus stops line 250 | Accommodation name |
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| Haarlem | |
| Central Station Haarlem | Hotel Lion d’Or |
| Boutiquehotel Staats | |
| Raaksbrug | RAECKS |
| the niu Dairy | |
| MAF Haarlem | |
| Hôtel Frenchie | |
| Tempelierstraat | Carlton Square Hotel |
| V. Oldenbarneveltlaan | Boutique Hotel ‘t Vosje |
| Hillegom | |
| Bethlehemlaan | House of Tulips (B&B) |
| van Nispenpark | Hotel Villa Flora |
| Wilsonweg | De Groene Bollenschuur (B&B) |
All buses to Keukenhof and tulip fields
Buses to Keukenhof and the tulip fields run from several cities. Below is a handy overview of all bus connections for the tulip season in 2026.
Tips Bollenstreek
Come and enjoy between beach and city and discover Holland from the most beautiful holiday region of the Netherlands. View our tips below.
- Breathe in the healthy sea air and enjoy the beach & dunes in the Netherlands
- Enjoy the colorful flower fields in the Netherlands and Keukenhof Flower Park
- Discover the real Netherlands in the polders & lakes area of the Netherlands
- A day out to a city? You will find no fewer than eight historic Dutch cities around the Bollenstreek
- A day out? Read our Tips for a Day Out?
- Take a look at one of the many museums in and around the Bollenstreek
- Fancy an active day? Enjoy one of the cycling routes and walking routes.
