Schiphol Airport to Keukenhof

How do you get from Schiphol to Keukenhof in 2026?

In 2026 there is no direct public bus 858 from the airport due to Schiphol construction. Instead, take a short train or bus from Schiphol to Hoofddorp (about 5 minutes), then Keukenhof Express bus 859 to the gardens (checked September 2026).

• ✓Bus 858 no longer departs from the airport in 2026.
• ✓Go Schiphol to Hoofddorp first (train, or bus 300 or 397).
• ✓At Hoofddorp, catch Keukenhof Express bus 859.
• ✓Keukenhof is open only in spring, roughly late March to mid-May.

Is there a direct shuttle from Schiphol to Keukenhof?

Yes, during the flower season a direct Keukenhof Express shuttle runs from Schiphol, from around €42.50 per person including garden entry and a return transfer (checked September 2026).

In 2026 the season runs 19 March to 10 May, with shuttles from about 08:00 to 15:30. For a flexible departure, the Amsterdam & Region Travel ticket also works via Hoofddorp and bus 859.

How much does the trip cost?

The combined shuttle-plus-entry ticket starts around €42.50. Doing it yourself by train to Hoofddorp plus bus 859 is cheaper on transport but you buy garden entry separately. A taxi to Keukenhof runs roughly €110–140 and only suits a group in a hurry.

Tips for visiting Keukenhof from Schiphol

• ✓Check the exact season dates before you travel; the park closes outside spring.
• ✓Book the combined shuttle ticket ahead on busy weekends.
• ✓Remember bus 858 leaves from Hoofddorp in 2026, not the airport.
• ✓Go on a weekday morning to avoid the biggest crowds.
• ✓Store spare luggage at the airport rather than carrying it round the gardens.