How to travel from Ísafjörður to Reynisfjara Beach, Iceland

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.

4 routes found

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 BeachÍsafjörður if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

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

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    ISK 28,995($210)
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Drive

Drive to Reynisfjara Beach.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance625km (388 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ísafjörður and Reynisfjara Beach

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Ísafjörður to Reynisfjara Beach

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Transport options from Ísafjörður to Reynisfjara Beach
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
3h 60m
ISK 28,995($210)
once daily424km (263 miles)
Plane, Ferry and Bus3h 20m
ISK 27,330($195)
once daily473km (294 miles)
Drive + 1 similar
8hrs
ISK 14,010($100)
on demand625km (388 miles)
Car, Ferry and Bus11hrs
ISK 24,555($175)
once daily555km (345 miles)

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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