How to travel from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Reynisfjara Beach, Iceland

The distance between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Reynisfjara Beach is around 227km (141 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Reynisfjara Beach by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Reynisfjara BeachKeflavík International Airport (KEF) if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus via Selfoss - N1

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

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 19,285($140)
Operated by

Strætó

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Drive

Drive to Reynisfjara Beach.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance227km (141 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Reynisfjara Beach

There are several options for getting from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Reynisfjara Beach by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 19,285 ($140) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 5,135 ($37).

The distance between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Reynisfjara Beach is around 227km (141 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 188km (117 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Reynisfjara Beach by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Reynisfjara Beach is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ISK 5,135 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Reynisfjara Beach, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 19,285 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Reynisfjara Beach. We recommend that you drive to Reynisfjara Beach. instead which will take 3hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Reynisfjara Beach. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Reynisfjara Beach. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Reykjavik BSI Bus Terminal, Selfoss and Vík í Mýrdal. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

Sterna and Strætó run regular bus services between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Reynisfjara Beach. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Reynisfjara Beach from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) is to drive which will take 3hrs and cost around ISK 5,135 ($37).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Reynisfjara Beach. We recommend that you take the bus to Selfoss and then to Vík í Mýrdal. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Reynisfjara Beach. The distance is around 227km (141 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Reynisfjara Beach is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around ISK 21,365 ($155).

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Transport options from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Reynisfjara Beach
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus via Selfoss - N1 + 1 similar
3h 50m
ISK 19,285($140)
once daily251km (156 miles)
Bus3h 55m
ISK 21,365($155)
once daily253km (157 miles)
Drive
3hrs
ISK 5,135($37)
on demand227km (141 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