Keukenhof bus 859 is a Qbuzz public transport bus (KeukenhofBuzz). During the tulip season it runs directly from Hoofddorp 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 859 at a glance
- Departure: Hoofddorp station
- Destination: Keukenhof, main entrance (Lisse)
- Stops in between: none, the bus runs directly
- Operating days: daily during the tulip season, from 18 March to 9 May 2027
- Frequency: about 4 times an hour; in the evening, buses run back from Keukenhof to Hoofddorp until about 8 pm
- Tickets: no separate bus ticket needed, just check in and out with OVpay. You do need to buy your Keukenhof ticket in advance yourself.
- Type of transport: public transport (Qbuzz), no guaranteed seat
Subject to changes in the Qbuzz timetable. Check 9292.nl for current departure times.
From Schiphol Airport to Hoofddorp
Arriving at Schiphol Airport? Bus 858 from Schiphol does not run in 2027. Take the train to Hoofddorp, one stop and a few minutes away, and change there to bus 859.
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 Schiphol Airport. You board right after landing at the airport, with no change needed.
Where to stay nearby
Want to combine your visit to Keukenhof with an overnight stay? See hotels in Hoofddorp 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.
