Keukenhof by bus or private driver: what does each really cost for my group?
The bus is cheaper for any group: in 2026 a KeukenhofBuzz combi ticket from Amsterdam RAI, with entry and the return bus, cost €38.50 per adult and €17.50 per child, so a couple paid €77. A 5-hour day with a driver is €325 per car in Business Class or €400 in a 7-seat van, plus park tickets from €21 per adult online, so the gap per person shrinks as the car fills up. The extra buys a hotel pickup, stops at the fields and a car for your bags.
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The car side of the comparison: per car, by the hour
| Option | Price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Class, Keukenhof day from Amsterdam | €65 / hour | per hour · minimum 2 hours · 40 km included per hour · E-Class, EQE, EQE SUV, BMW i5, BMW 5 Series · up to 3 passengers, 3 bags |
| Van Class, Keukenhof day from Amsterdam | €80 / hour | per hour · minimum 2 hours · 40 km included per hour · V-Class, EQV · up to 7 passengers, 7 bags |
| First Class, Keukenhof day from Amsterdam | €100 / hour | per hour · minimum 2 hours · 40 km included per hour · S-Class, EQS, EQS SUV, BMW i7 · up to 3 passengers, 3 bags |
Minimum 2 hours, 40 km included per hour, starting and ending in Amsterdam. Park tickets are separate. Prices are per car, not per person, with 9% Dutch VAT included, and the same day and night. During ADE week (pickups October 20–26, 2026) fixed ADE-week prices apply, shown before you book; promo codes cannot be used that week. Booked less than 12 hours before pickup: +10%. At an airport or an intercity station the first 60 minutes of waiting are free, elsewhere 15 minutes; after that waiting is charged per minute at the class's hourly rate (Business €65 an hour). Free cancellation up to 1 hour before pickup.
Worked out: bus combi tickets vs a 5-hour day by car
| Group | Bus 852, combi tickets (2026 prices) | Car for 5 hours | Car + park tickets bought online |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 adults | €77 | €325 (Business Class) | €367 |
| 2 adults, 2 children | €112 | €400 (Van Class) | €464 |
| 4 adults | €154 | €400 (Van Class) | €484 |
| 7 adults | €269.50 | €400 (Van Class) | €547 |
Bus: Qbuzz’s 2026 prices from Amsterdam RAI (Europaplein), entry included; children 4–17. Park tickets: Keukenhof’s 2027 online prices from €21 (adult) and €11 (child), which vary by day. The 2027 combi prices are not out yet. Getting to RAI by metro or tram is extra.
The bus itself
| KeukenhofBuzz 852 in 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Departs from | Amsterdam RAI (Europaplein), in the south of the city |
| How often | up to 10 times an hour, about 35 minutes to the main entrance |
| Bus only, return | €18.20 adult, €8.80 child, without entry |
Qbuzz, KeukenhofBuzz 2026, checked October 4, 2026.
Which one fits your day
When the bus is the right choice
- Two travelers with light bags, staying near a metro or tram to RAI
- A day for the gardens only, with no stops on the way
- You do not mind waiting for a bus on a busy afternoon
When the car earns the difference
- Children in car seats, a stroller, or someone who should not stand at a bus stop
- You want the tulip fields as well as the gardens
- You are coming straight from Schiphol with luggage, where no public bus runs to Keukenhof
- A group of five to seven, where one van is shared
Related questions
How much is the Keukenhof bus from Amsterdam?
In 2026 the KeukenhofBuzz return trip alone cost €18.20 for an adult and €8.80 for a child, or €38.50 and €17.50 with entry included. Keukenhof has not yet published the 2027 combi prices.
Where does the Keukenhof bus leave from in Amsterdam?
From the Europaplein stop by RAI Amsterdam, in the south of the city, not from Centraal Station. From most hotels in the center that means a metro or tram ride first.
Is the driver’s price per person?
No, per car: the hourly rate is the same for one passenger as for seven in a van, which is why a full car narrows the difference with the bus.
Sources
- Qbuzz — KeukenhofBuzz 2026 (Dutch): line 852 from Amsterdam RAI/Europaplein up to 10 times an hour, about 35 minutes; 854 from Leiden Centraal; 850 from Haarlem; combi ticket from RAI €38.50 adult, €17.50 child 4–17; bus only €18.20 return (checked October 4, 2026)
- Keukenhof — Plan your visit: open March 18–May 9, 2027, 8:00–19:00, entry closes 18:15; tickets on sale from October 15; online from €21 (adult) and €11 (child 4–18), €27 and €15 at the gate, prices vary by day; tickets valid for a fixed date and arrival time; car parking €10 online, €15 at the gate; combi tickets with public transport not yet announced (checked October 4, 2026)
- Qbuzz — “Qbuzz klaar voor Keukenhof 2026” (Dutch): about 1.4 million visitors expected; buses from RAI, Leiden Centraal, Haarlem and Hoofddorp station (859); no departures from Schiphol for the next two years because of works at the airport (checked October 4, 2026)
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