How to Get to Keukenhof from Amsterdam
If you're planning your trip from Amsterdam Central Station to Keukenhof, there are several transportation options available. Here's a complete guide to help you find the fastest, easiest, and most budget-friendly way to reach the flower park.
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Three Ways to Travel from Amsterdam to Keukenhof
1. Public Transportation: Two Easy Options
Taking public transport is one of the easiest and most eco-friendly ways to reach Keukenhof. You can choose between two main routes:
🚆 Option 1: Train & Bus Route via Schiphol Airport
- Take a train from Amsterdam Central Station to Schiphol Airport – This journey takes 16 minutes.
- From Schiphol Airport, take the bus to Lisse, Vreewijk – This ride takes 27 minutes.
- From Lisse, board bus line 361 for a short trip to Keukenhof Gardens.
🚍 Option 2: The Fastest & Cheapest Route via Metro & Direct Bus
- Take Metro Line 52 from Amsterdam Central Station to Europaplein (RAI Amsterdam) – Only 11 minutes. You pass the stations Vijzelgracht and De Pijp.
- From RAI Amsterdam, hop on the Keukenhof Express Bus – A 30-minute direct ride to the entrance of Keukenhof.
✔️ This is the quickest and most budget-friendly way to get to Keukenhof!
Public Transport Prices to Keukenhof from Amsterdam:
| From | Line | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam RAI Station | 852 | €36.50 |
| Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 858 | €31.50 |
2. By Car
Best Ways to Travel to Keukenhof by Car
Surrounded by vibrant tulip fields, Keukenhof is within easy driving distance from major Dutch cities such as Amsterdam, Haarlem, The Hague, Rotterdam, Utrecht, and Leiden. Whether you're coming from the Netherlands or traveling from neighboring countries like Germany or Belgium, Keukenhof is a must-visit spring destination that is easily accessible by car.
Here's how this perfect day trip from anywhere in the Netherlands or nearby countries looks like in driving times (approximate):
- 40 minutes from Amsterdam
- 50 minutes from Rotterdam
- 35 minutes from The Hague
- 50 minutes from Utrecht
- 30 minutes from Haarlem
- 1 hr. 45 mins from Antwerp (Belgium)
- 2 hrs. 30 mins from Düsseldorf (Germany)
Parking at Keukenhof Gardens
📍 Address: Stationsweg 166a, 2161 AM Lisse, Netherlands
Keukenhof provides a large on-site parking area for visitors arriving by car. To make your visit hassle-free, here's what you need to know about parking at Keukenhof:
✅ Parking Fee – €9.00 per car
✅ Reservation Recommended – Book your parking in advance to secure a spot
✅ Parking Availability – Limited spaces during peak hours, so early arrival is advised
3. By Tours
Best Ways to Travel to Keukenhof by Organized Tours
Have you booked a hotel in Amsterdam and are planning a visit to Keukenhof? Secure your spot on one of the best-rated hop-on hop-off buses to the stunning Tulip Gardens!
From Amsterdam Central, you have three options to choose from for your tour:
1️⃣ Keukenhof Ticket + Transfer
2️⃣ Keukenhof Ticket + Tulip Experience
3️⃣ Keukenhof Ticket + Flower Parade (Only on April 12th) 🌷🎉
🌷 Would you rather visit the tulip fields? Book your Tulip Tour here!
From Amsterdam city center, multiple direct buses operate daily, offering a comfortable and hassle-free journey to Keukenhof. We have selected the top-rated travel options based on reviews and customer satisfaction, ensuring you get the best experience.
- Guaranteed Departure & Return – The bus will always wait for you.
- Upgrade Your Experience – Add a Tulip Farm visit to your ticket for an even more immersive experience!
Book your Keukenhof tour today and enjoy a seamless journey from Amsterdam to the world's most beautiful spring garden!
Keukenhof 2025 Ticket Prices – Buy Online & Save!
Visiting Keukenhof is more affordable when you book online. Plus, online tickets guarantee your preferred time slot, so you don't have to worry about availability.
✔ Adult Ticket Prices
- Online: €20.00
- At the entrance: €25.00
✔ Children (4-17 years old)
- Online: €9.00
- At the entrance: €14.00
✔ Children (0-3 years old)
- Free entrance
✔ Parking Ticket
- Online: €9.00
Book your Keukenhof tickets here
Opening Hours Keukenhof
The flower park will be open from March 20 till May 11, 2025:
- Monday – 08:00 – 19:00
- Tuesday – 08:00 – 19:00
- Wednesday – 08:00 – 19:00
- Thursday – 08:00 – 19:00
- Friday – 08:00 – 19:00
- Saturday – 08:00 – 19:00
- Sunday – 08:00 – 19:00
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