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The most beautiful tulip fields in the Netherlands bloom in the Bollenstreek (flower region). This region is located between the major cities in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam metropolis and close to the seaside resorts of Katwijk and Noordwijk. The region is easily accessible by car and during the tulip season (21 March – 12 May 2024), special Keukenhof buses will be running from various cities and seaside resorts. Read our travel advice below.

By car to Keukenhof and tulip fields

The Bollenstreek (flower region) is centrally located between the cities of Amsterdam and Rotterdam and is easily accessible by car. The best place to park is in the large car park of Keukenhof Flower Park. A day ticket parking costs only € 10,00. (Only in combination with a Keukenhof ticket) You have to reserve the parking place in advance. You can navigate to the following address:

  • Keukenhof car park
  • Stationsweg 166A
  • 2161 AM in Lisse

By public transport to Keukenhof and the tulip fields

By bus to Keukenhof and the tulip fields

During the tulip season (from 21 March to 12 May 2024), special Keukenhof shuttle buses run from various large cities and seaside resorts. Daytrips are also offered from Rotterdam and The Hague. Below is an overview of the different Keukenhof shuttle buses and daytrips. Click on the shuttle bus for more information. All prices include a day ticket for the bus and a Keukenhof entrance ticket.

DepartureBusPrice
Amsterdam | RAIKeukenhof bus 852€ 36.50Buy tickets
Amsterdam | Airport Schiphol Keukenhof bus 858€ 31.50Buy tickets
Amsterdam | Central StationKeukenhof Tours€ 42.50Buy tickets
Haarlem | Central StationKeukenhof bus 850€ 31.50Buy tickets
Leiden | Central StationKeukenhof bus 854€ 31.50Buy tickets

See the different shuttle buses on the map below.

By bike to Keukenhof and tulip fields

The tulip fields and Keukenhof are also easily accessible by bicycle. From the cities Leiden and Haarlem and the seaside resorts Katwijk, Noordwijk and Zandvoort, it is easy to cycle to Keukenhof and the flower fields. Below the different cycle routes:

  • cycle from Leiden to the flower fields and Keukenhof with the Leiden cycle route
  • From Haarlem to the flower fields and Keukenhof with the Haarlem cycle route
  • From the seaside resorts of Katwijk, Noordwijk and Zandvoort, you can cycle the Flower Route of the Bollenstreek

Bollenstreek Tours

Check out our other Bollenstreek Tours. Enjoy the beach, dunes and flowers with one of the following tours:

The following tours are only available in the spring: