Keukenhof bus 852 is a Qbuzz public transport bus (KeukenhofBuzz). During the tulip season it runs directly from Amsterdam RAI station (Europaplein) 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 852 at a glance
- Departure: Amsterdam RAI station (Europaplein)
- Destination: Keukenhof, main entrance (Lisse)
- Stops in between: none, the bus runs directly
- Frequency and travel time (2026): up to 10 times an hour, travel time about 35 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 Amsterdam to Keukenhof by bus 852
During the Keukenhof opening period, a special Express bus 852 will be leaving from the centre of Amsterdam. This bus will take you from Amsterdam to the flower park without any stops. There are special combi-tickets available for bus 852 that save you money and time. The combi ticket includes an entrance ticket to Keukenhof.
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Direct bus connection from Amsterdam to Keukenhof
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No fixed time for the return trip. So you can stay as long as you want in Keukenhof
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Do you have an Amsterdam Region Travel Ticket? Then travel for free with bus 852
Keukenhof Bus 852 prices and tickets
There are special combi-tickets available where you buy a return bus ticket (there and back) and a ticket for Keukenhof.
Do you travel more by public transport during your stay in Amsterdam? Then an Amsterdam Region Travel Ticket is easy and inexpensive. You will receive a 1, 2 or 3-day travel pass for bus, tram, train, metro and ferry in and around Amsterdam.
| Tickets bus 852 RAI Amsterdam – Keukenhof | Price | |
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| Adults (18+) Combination day pass bus + Keukenhof entrance | € 38.50 | Buy tickets |
| Children (4-17) Combination day pass bus + Keukenhof entrance | € 19.00 | Buy tickets |
| Children (0-3) | Free | |
| Amsterdam Region Travel Ticket 1, 2 or 3 days public transport incl. bus 852 (excluding Keukenhof) | € 23.00 | Buy tickets |
Timetable Keukenhof Express bus 852
Bus 852 departs 8 times an hour from Europalaan in Amsterdam (near RAI Station). This means you never have to wait long for the bus. Bus 852 departs every day during the Keukenhof season. Book a time slot for Keukenhof and you can travel on bus 852 with your day pass. You do not have to choose a time slot for the bus, so you can travel with the bus 852 whenever you want.
Departure location: Bus stop Europaplein RAI
Keukenhof bus 852 is easy to find at the Europaplein in Amsterdam. The stop is in front of the RAI building and close to the metro station.
Note: On Kings Day (26 April), the RAI Metro station will be closed due to the Kings Day Festival Amsterdam Kingsland.
Travel advice to bus stop Europaplein RAI
If you are staying in another district of Amsterdam, you can easily travel to the RAI Amsterdam by metro line M52. The metro takes you quickly and cheaply from the following metro stops to RAI Amsterdam:
- Amsterdam Noord
- Noorderpark
- Amsterdam Centraal Station
- Rokin
- Vijzelsgracht
- De Pijp
Please note! The metro ticket is NOT included in the combi-ticket and you have to buy a separate ticket for the metro. The metro ticket is included with the Amsterdam Region Travel Ticket.
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 Amsterdam 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.
