Bus to Keukenhof from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Travel from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol straight to Keukenhof flower park, surrounded by colourful tulip fields. A Tulip Shuttle takes you there in a luxury, air-conditioned coach. Book your guaranteed seat online in advance, with Keukenhof entry and a flexible return to Amsterdam Centre or Schiphol included.
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 from Schiphol to Keukenhof, without intermediate stops
- Flexible return: take a shuttle to Schiphol or Amsterdam Centre
- Personal assistance at the check-in desk at Schiphol
- You can bring your luggage on the coach
Food and drinks are not included.
Where to board
Schiphol, Arrivals 4
Met & Co / Holland Day Trips
- Follow the airport signs to Arrivals 4 in the public arrivals area.
- Go to the Met & Co / Holland Day Trips desk. This is your check-in point; do not head directly to the public-transport bus platforms.
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time and show your smartphone ticket. Follow the desk staff’s instructions to board.
- Keep your ticket and return instructions with you. If arriving by plane, allow time for passport control, baggage collection and walking to the desk before your check-in deadline.
Departures and your return journey
Choose your date and an available departure time when booking online. Check in at the desk at least 15 minutes before departure.
Choose a flexible return to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol or Amsterdam Centre. The last shuttle to Amsterdam Centre leaves Keukenhof at 19:00. Ask the host for the return times to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and allow plenty of time for an onward flight.
Luggage and accessibility
You can bring luggage on the coach. You can also store your luggage at Keukenhof, so you can explore the flower park without your bags.
You must be able to board the coach independently. Your wheelchair can be carried as luggage when folded.
Follow your confirmation for the current meeting-point and boarding instructions.
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?
Check in at the Met & Co / Holland Day Trips desk in the public area of Arrivals 4, at least 15 minutes before your departure. Staff will direct you to the coach.
Can I return to a different city?
Yes. You can return to Amsterdam Centre or Schiphol, regardless of which of these two departure points you started from.
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.
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.



