Keukenhof bus 850 is a Qbuzz public transport bus (KeukenhofBuzz). During the tulip season it runs directly from Haarlem station to the main entrance of Keukenhof, with no stops in between. Paying is easy: you check in and out with your bank card, credit card or phone (OVpay). A seat is not guaranteed.
Bus 850 at a glance
- Departure: Haarlem station
- Destination: Keukenhof, main entrance (Lisse)
- Stops in between: none, the bus runs directly
- Frequency and travel time (2026): twice an hour, travel time about 40 minutes
- Season: in 2027 Keukenhof is open from 18 March to 9 May; the 2027 timetable will follow in mid-January
- Type of transport: public transport (Qbuzz), no guaranteed seat
- Tickets: no separate bus ticket needed, just check in and out with OVpay. You do need to buy your Keukenhof ticket in advance yourself.
Want a guaranteed seat? Take the Tulip Festival Shuttle
The Tulip Festival Shuttle is not public transport but a shuttle in a luxury coach: guaranteed seat, Keukenhof ticket included and a flexible return time. It departs directly from Amsterdam Centre. From Haarlem station the train takes about 15 minutes to Amsterdam Centraal.
From Haarlem to Keukenhof by bus 850
During Keukenhof’s opening period, the special Express Bus 850 will be calling from the centre of Haarlem. This bus will take you from Haarlem to the flower park without any stops. There are special combi-tickets available for bus 850 which save you money and time. The combi-ticket includes an entrance ticket to Keukenhof.
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Direct bus connection from Haarlem to Keukenhof
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In less than 40 minutes from Haarlem to Keukenhof and the tulip fields
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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 fixed time for return trip. So you can stay in Keukenhof as long as you want
Keukenhof Bus 850 prices and tickets
There are special combi-tickets available where you buy a return bus ticket (there and back) and a ticket for Keukenhof. Besides the price advantage, you don’t have to choose an arrival time at Keukenhof.
| Combi-ticket Keukenhof + day ticket bus 850 | Price | |
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| Adult (18+) | € 33.50 | Buy tickets |
| Children (4 -17) | € 16.50 | Buy tickets |
| Children (0-3) | Free | |
| Amsterdam Region Travel Ticket 1, 2 or 3 days public transport incl. bus 850 (excluding Keukenhof) | € 23.00 | Buy tickets |
Timetable Keukenhof Express bus 850
Bus line 850 departs from Haarlem Station up to twice an hour, so you never have to wait long for the bus. Bus 850 runs every day during the Keukenhof season. Reserve a time slot for Keukenhof and use your day ticket to decide which bus to take. You do not need to choose a time slot for the outward and return journey, so you can travel whenever you want.
Departure location: Haarlem railway station
Keukenhof bus 850 is easily found on the bus square in front of Haarlem train station. The bus stop is located in front of the Haarlem railway station building.
Travel advice Haarlem railway station
You can take the train to Haarlem from many places in the Netherlands. Check 9292.nl for current travel times and prices.
Please note! The train ticket is NOT included in the combi-ticket and you have to buy a separate ticket for the train.
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 2027.
Where to stay nearby
Want to combine your visit to Keukenhof with an overnight stay? See hotels in Haarlem near the bus departure point, or hotels in Lisse and the Bollenstreek close to Keukenhof.
Last checked: 13 October 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.
