Overview

  • Distance from Amsterdam: ~35–40 km
  • Typical travel time: 45–60 minutes each way
  • On-site visit duration: 3–5 hours
  • Cost range: €35 – €120 (depending on add-ons)
  • Best season: Late March to mid-May (Peak: mid-April)
  • Meeting/drop-off point: Amsterdam Central or This is Holland (Buiksloterweg)
  • Key attractions: Tulip pavilions, themed gardens, the Keukenhof Windmill, and surrounding bulb fields

Things to know before booking your Keukenhof day tour

  • Booking window: Keukenhof is only open for 8 weeks a year. Day trips from Amsterdam to see tulips sell out fast—book at least 3–4 weeks in advance, especially for weekend visits.
  • Peak bloom: If your goal is to see maximum colour, mid-April is usually the sweet spot, though this depends on the preceding winter temperatures.
  • Transport choice: You can choose to travel between Keukenhof and Amsterdam Central Station via the ‘Keukenhof Express’ public bus or luxury coaches. Private tours offer guaranteed seating and faster transit.
  • Weather prep: The gardens are outdoors. Even in spring, Dutch weather is unpredictable; bring a waterproof jacket and comfortable walking shoes for the 15km of brick paths.
  • Photography: For the best photos of the tulip fields from Amsterdam, book a tour from Amsterdam on a weekday morning before 10:30am or after 4pm when the light is soft, and crowds are thinner.

Which Amsterdam to Keukenhof tour to choose?

Ticket typeDurationInclusionsTransfersBest suited for

Keukenhof entry + flexible transfer

Flexible

Entry ticket + flexible return

Shuttle bus

Budget-conscious or independent travellers

Keukenhof entry + round-trip transfer

5–6 hrs

Entry ticket + fixed return

Luxury coach

Families & quick visits

Guided day trip + tulip farm

8–9 hrs

Entry + farm visit

Luxury coach

Families & photography fans

Keukenhof & Zaanse Schans combo

10 hrs

Entry + windmill village

Luxury coach

Seeing the "best of Holland" in 1 day

Expert guided tour

5 hrs

Entry + professional guide

Luxury coach

History & botany enthusiasts

Keukenhof & Tulip Experience Amsterdam

6–7 hrs

Entry + indoor exhibit + tulip picking

Luxury coach

Photography enthusiasts

Keukenhof + windmill cruise

7–8 hrs

Entry + boat tour

Luxury coach

Relaxed pace & water views

Keukenhof, Zaanse Schans, Volendam & Marken

10–11 hrs

Full entry + village visits

Luxury coach

First-time visitors

Tickets with public bus transfers

Flexible

Entry + public bus

Regional bus (852/858)

Travelers starting outside Central

The easiest way to visit Keukenhof

Skip planning hassles—guided trips to Keukenhof from Amsterdam include round-trip transfers, pre-booked tickets, and expert stories that make the floral history come alive.

Guide explaining tulip cultivation in a vibrant flower field near Amsterdam.

Plan your visit to Keukenhof from Amsterdam

Visitor tips

  • Getting to Keukenhof from Amsterdam requires a bit of savvy to beat the crowds. First, arrive at your meeting point 20 minutes early. The shuttles depart exactly on time, and missing your slot often means waiting for the next available tour.
  • Mix comfort with practicality for your outfit. The Dutch countryside is significantly windier and cooler than the city centre. We recommend a windbreaker and non-slip walking shoes—you will likely walk over 10,000 steps across the 32-hectare park.
  • Protect your tech. Between the vibrant petals and the lake views, your phone battery will drain fast. Bring a portable power bank. 
  • For the best photos, head straight to the Keukenhof Windmill or the back of the Willem-Alexander Pavilion first; these areas get most congested by midday. 
  • If you want to see the ‘stripes’ of the flower fields, remember they are outside the park; the best way to see them is to rent a bike at the main entrance, book a trip to the tulip fields from Amsterdam, or book a whisper boat ride or a helicopter flight.

Frequently asked questions about Amsterdam to Keukenhof tours

A direct trip from Amsterdam to Keukenhof takes 45–60 minutes. Most visitors spend 4 hours in the park, making the total trip duration around 6 hours. Some day trips from Amsterdam to Keukenhof last longer, depending on whether you add stops like Zaanse Schans or a windmill cruise.