Bus to Keukenhof from Rotterdam Cruise Terminal
On selected dates, travel from Rotterdam Cruise Terminal directly to Keukenhof flower park with a Tulip Shuttle. You are welcome whether you arrive by cruise ship or are visiting Rotterdam independently. Book your guaranteed seat online in advance in a luxury, air-conditioned coach, with Keukenhof entry and the return journey included. Return to Rotterdam at a fixed departure time, or choose Amsterdam Centre or Schiphol as your return destination.
Included in your ticket
A dedicated touring coach to Keukenhof, not public transport.
- Entry ticket to Keukenhof flower park
- Return travel with Tulip Shuttle in a luxury, air-conditioned coach
- A guaranteed seat on both your outward and return journey, with no standing places
- Direct travel without intermediate stops, taking around one hour
- Return to Rotterdam at the arranged time, or take a flexible shuttle to Amsterdam Centre or Schiphol
- A Keukenhof map
- A host to welcome you at Cruise Terminal Rotterdam and help you check in
- You can bring your luggage on the coach
A guide, food and drinks are not included.
Where to board
Cruise Terminal Rotterdam
Wilhelminakade 699, 3072 AP Rotterdam
- Go to the front of the Cruise Terminal at Wilhelminakade 699, on the Kop van Zuid near the Erasmus Bridge.
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before your selected departure. The shuttle is available on selected dates, for cruise passengers and other Rotterdam visitors.
- Show your mobile ticket to the Tulip Festival Shuttle host. Collect your Keukenhof entry and return tickets and keep both.
- Confirm your return destination and time with the host before leaving. If arriving by cruise ship, allow for disembarkation and the walk to the front of the terminal.
Departures and your return journey
Depart from Rotterdam at 08:30 or 11:30. For the return to Rotterdam, these correspond to 14:00 and 17:30 respectively.
On Holland America Line days, the return to Rotterdam leaves at 13:00. Confirm the return time for your visit with the host.
You can also return to Amsterdam Centre or Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The last shuttle to Amsterdam Centre leaves Keukenhof at 19:00. Ask the host for the return times to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Combination tours do not offer a return to Rotterdam.
Luggage and accessibility
You must be able to board the coach independently. Your wheelchair can be carried as luggage when folded.
Suitcases are allowed on the coach; Keukenhof has luggage storage near the entrance. Pets are not allowed, except assistance dogs.
More about luggage and accessibilityBooking, cancellation and changes
Book and pay through Tiqets. The current product offers cancellation with a full refund and rescheduling until 24 hours before your visit. Check the exact conditions shown for your selected ticket before paying.
Holland Day Trips operates the service; the Tiqets supplier listing is Holland Ticket Services B.V. Tulip Festival Amsterdam is a promotional partner.
Route information updated on 30 October 2026. See also the Tiqets product information.
Plan the rest of your day
Keukenhof 2027: dates and opening hours
Keukenhof opens from 18 March to 9 May 2027. Find opening hours, the last entry time and advice for planning your shuttle.
Read the guideHow long should you spend at Keukenhof?
How much time do you need at Keukenhof? Plan your park visit, lunch and return shuttle to Amsterdam, Schiphol or Rotterdam.
Read the guideAccessibility and luggage at Keukenhof
Read about accessibility, wheelchairs and luggage storage at Keukenhof, plus the separate requirements for your chosen shuttle.
Read the guideFrequently asked questions
Is this public transport?
No. The Tulip Festival Shuttle is a touring-coach service for Keukenhof visitors, operated by Holland Day Trips. You reserve your seat online in advance.
Is Keukenhof admission included?
Yes. A Keukenhof entry ticket is always included with your Tulip Shuttle ticket, together with the return coach journey. It is not possible to book the bus journey separately.
Will I always have a seat on the bus, including on the return journey?
Yes, you always have a seat, including on your return journey. Unlike public transport buses, our touring coaches have no standing places.
Where do I board and when should I arrive?
At the front of Cruise Terminal Rotterdam, Wilhelminakade 699. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your selected departure and show your mobile ticket to the host.
Can I return to a different city?
Yes. From Rotterdam, you can return to Rotterdam or choose Amsterdam Centre or Schiphol as your return destination.
How long can I stay at Keukenhof?
Explore the flower park at your own pace. The last shuttle from Keukenhof to Amsterdam Centre leaves at 19:00. Shuttles returning to Rotterdam leave earlier.
Who operates the shuttle and handles my booking?
Tulip Festival Amsterdam is a promotional partner of Holland Day Trips, formerly HopOnHopOff Holland. Holland Day Trips operates the service. You book and pay through Tiqets, which provides your booking confirmation.
Can I bring luggage or a wheelchair?
You can bring luggage on the coach. You can also store your luggage at Keukenhof. Travelling with a wheelchair? You must be able to board the coach independently. Your wheelchair can be carried as luggage when folded.
Can I buy a ticket on the bus?
No. Advance online booking is required. Reserve your seat and pay online before you travel; payment on the bus is not possible.