The distance between Ísafjörður and Reynisfjara Beach is around 424km (263 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Ísafjörður to Reynisfjara Beach by car, ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Reynisfjara Beach → Ísafjörður if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Isafjordur (IFJ) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Selfoss - N1 and then to Vík í Mýrdal.
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There are several options for getting from Ísafjörður to Reynisfjara Beach by car, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to drive, then take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ISK 24,555 ($175) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take a ferry and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 27,330 ($195).
The distance between Ísafjörður and Reynisfjara Beach is around 424km (263 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 354km (220 miles)
It takes around 11hrs to get from Ísafjörður and Reynisfjara Beach by car, ferry and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ísafjörður to Reynisfjara Beach is to fly, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ISK 27,330 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Ísafjörður and Reynisfjara Beach, if you exclude driving, is to drive, then take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 24,555 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Ísafjörður and Reynisfjara Beach. We recommend that you fly from Isafjordur (IFJ) to Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) then take a ferry to Landeyjahöfn then take the bus to Vík í Mýrdal. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ísafjörður and Reynisfjara Beach. We recommend that you fly from Isafjordur (IFJ) to Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) then take a ferry to Landeyjahöfn then take the bus to Vík í Mýrdal. instead which will take 3h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ísafjörður to Reynisfjara Beach. We recommend that you fly from Isafjordur (IFJ) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Selfoss - N1 and then to Vík í Mýrdal. instead which will take 3h 60m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Ísafjörður and Reynisfjara Beach. The distance is around 625km (388 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ísafjörður to Reynisfjara Beach is to drive, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 11hrs and will usually cost around ISK 24,555 ($175).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 3h 60m | ISK 28,995($210) | once daily | 424km (263 miles) |
Plane, Ferry and Bus | 3h 20m | ISK 27,330($195) | once daily | 473km (294 miles) |
Drive + 1 similar | 8hrs | ISK 14,010($100) | on demand | 625km (388 miles) |
Car, Ferry and Bus | 11hrs | ISK 24,555($175) | once daily | 555km (345 miles) |
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The following major airports near Reynisfjara Beach offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.