How to travel from Goðafoss Waterfall to Reynisfjara Beach, Iceland

The distance between Goðafoss Waterfall and Reynisfjara Beach is around 530km (330 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Goðafoss Waterfall to Reynisfjara Beach by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Reynisfjara BeachGoðafoss Waterfall if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Husavik (HZK) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Selfoss - N1 and then to Vík í Mýrdal.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ISK 33,020($240)
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Bus

Take the bus to Mjódd then Selfoss - N1 and then to Vík í Mýrdal.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 22,060($160)
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Strætó

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Drive

Drive to Reynisfjara Beach.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Distance592km (368 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Goðafoss Waterfall and Reynisfjara Beach

There are several options for getting from Goðafoss Waterfall to Reynisfjara Beach by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 22,060 ($160) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 33,020 ($240).

The distance between Goðafoss Waterfall and Reynisfjara Beach is around 530km (330 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 263km (164 miles)

It takes around 10hrs to get from Goðafoss Waterfall and Reynisfjara Beach by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Goðafoss Waterfall to Reynisfjara Beach is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx ISK 33,020 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Goðafoss Waterfall and Reynisfjara Beach, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 22,060 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Goðafoss Waterfall and Reynisfjara Beach. We recommend that you fly from Husavik (HZK) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Selfoss - N1 and then to Vík í Mýrdal. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Goðafoss Waterfall and Reynisfjara Beach. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Goðafoss Waterfall to Reynisfjara Beach. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fosshóll - Goðafoss, Akureyri - Hof, Mjódd, Selfoss - N1 and Vík í Mýrdal. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

Strætó run regular bus services between Goðafoss Waterfall and Reynisfjara Beach. Buses run once daily and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Goðafoss Waterfall to Reynisfjara Beach. We recommend that you fly from Husavik (HZK) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Selfoss - N1 and then to Vík í Mýrdal. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Reynisfjara Beach is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 163km (101 miles) from Reynisfjara Beach. Keflavík International Airport (KEF) (KEF) and Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Goðafoss Waterfall and Reynisfjara Beach. The distance is around 592km (368 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Goðafoss Waterfall to Reynisfjara Beach is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10hrs and will usually cost around ISK 22,060 ($160).

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Transport options from Goðafoss Waterfall to Reynisfjara Beach
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
4h 45m
ISK 33,020($240)
once daily530km (330 miles)
Bus
10hrs
ISK 22,060($160)
once daily651km (405 miles)
Drive
7h 40m
ISK 13,320($95)
on demand592km (368 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Reynisfjara Beach

The following major airports near Reynisfjara Beach offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.

RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
163km (101 miles) from Reynisfjara Beach
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
188km (117 miles) from Reynisfjara Beach
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
255km (158 miles) from Reynisfjara Beach