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Overview

  • Distance from Brussels: 170 km | Distance from Antwerp: 125 km
  • Typical travel time: 2–2.5 hours each way by luxury coach
  • On-site visit duration: 3–4 hours at Keukenhof + 2 hours at Zaanse Schans
  • Cost range: €140 - €150
  • Best season: Late March to mid-May (Strictly seasonal)
  • Meeting/drop-off point: Brussels City Centre (near Central Station) or Antwerp (near Antwerp Expo)
  • Key attractions: Keukenhof, Zaanse Schans windmills, clog-making workshop

Things to know before booking your Belgium to Keukenhof day tour

  • Strict seasonal window: Keukenhof is only open for 8 weeks a year. Book 3–4 weeks ahead, as weekends for the Belgium to Keukenhof route sell out rapidly.
  • Departure hubs: Most organised tours are a Brussels to Keukenhof day trip, but they often start in Antwerp as well. Ensure you select the correct pickup city when booking.
  • Entry tickets: Your tours include entry. Given the daily visitor caps, having a pre-booked group entry is the most reliable way to ensure you actually get inside the park.
  • Combo value: Since you are already travelling from Belgium to Keukenhof, adding the windmills at Zaanse Schans maximises your time in the Netherlands.
  • Accessibility: Keukenhof is wheelchair accessible and provides manual wheelchairs for rent. However, the Zaanse Schans portion may involve uneven paths.
Why book a guided tour?

A Belgium to Keukenhof trip involves crossing a national border and navigating Dutch ‘tulip region’ traffic. Guided tours eliminate the stress of parking and train transfers, providing direct door-to-garden service and expert commentary on the history of the ‘Tulip Mania’.

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

Popular add-on stop: Explore more along the way

Zaanse Schans

The quintessential Dutch village.
Sights: Windmills, cheese farm, clog shop
Time: 2 hours

Included with From Belgium: Keukenhof & Zaanse Schans Full-Day Guided Tour

Plan your visit to Keukenhof from Belgium

  • Opening hours: The park is open daily from 8am to 7pm (including weekends and public holidays).
  • Best slot: To beat the massive tour bus crowds, aim to be at the gates by 8:30am or visit after 3pm for the ‘golden hour’ lighting.
  • Peak bloom: For the most vibrant tulips, the last two weeks of April and the first week of May are the tulip season's sweet spot. Early season (late March) is dominated by crocuses and daffodils.
Detailed timings
  • Brussels: The primary departure hub is at Boulevard de Berlaimont, 1000 Bruxelles (conveniently located near the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula).
  • Antwerp: The boarding point is located at Jan van Rijswijcklaan 191, 2020 Antwerp (near the Antwerp Expo).

While you can take a Thalys train to Rotterdam and then local buses, a Brussels to Keukenhof day trip via coach is the only way to visit both the gardens and the windmills in one day without three different ticket bookings.

Note: Please arrive at your designated spot 20–30 minutes early. Coaches cannot wait for latecomers due to the strict 2.5-hour drive time across the Dutch border.

  • Restaurants: Keukenhof has multiple restaurants, but they get very busy. Most travellers on a Belgium to Keukenhof tour prefer to bring snacks or a light packed lunch to eat in the picnic areas.
  • Lockers: Small lockers (25x55x45 cm) are free near the main entrance. For larger suitcases, use the guarded luggage depot at the entrance.
  • Connectivity: Free Wi-Fi is available around all major pavilions.
  • Accessibility: Manual wheelchairs are available for rent in the ticket shop for €5 (reserve online in advance). The park features wide, paved paths and numerous accessible toilets.
  • Travelling with kids: Restrooms in both the men’s and women’s sections are equipped with changing pads. Restaurant staff can assist in warming up baby food.
Plan your visit
  • Stay on paths: It is strictly forbidden to step into the flower beds.
  • No picking: Do not pick or damage any flowers.
  • Cashless site: Keukenhof is a cashless park; all restaurants and souvenir shops only accept debit/credit cards.
  • Drones: Drones are prohibited. 
  • Pets: Leashed dogs are allowed but restricted from entering indoor pavilions or restaurants.

Visitor tips 

  • The secret photo op: Head to the far corner near the Wilhelmina Pavilion for a view of the historic entrance with massive yellow clogs—it’s usually less crowded than the main gate for photos.
  • The 2026 Flower Parade: Avoid Saturday, April 18, 2026, if you dislike heavy crowds. The Bloemencorso Bollenstreek brings hundreds of thousands of extra visitors; if you want peace, book your Brussels to Keukenhof tour for a mid-week date.
  • Check the ‘Bloom Barometer’: Keukenhof posts a ‘flower report’ twice weekly. Check this the night before your Antwerp to Keukenhof journey to see which pavilions are hitting peak bloom.
  • Layer up for the polder: Even if it’s mild in Belgium, the North Sea wind is biting. A windbreaker is essential for outdoor exploration.

Frequently asked questions about Belgium to Keukenhof day trips

Packages typically include round-trip transport in a luxury AC coach from Brussels or Antwerp, a professional English- or Spanish-speaking guide, and entry tickets to Keukenhof.