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

The distance between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Selfoss is around 98km (61 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 20m.

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We've found 2 different ways to get from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Selfoss 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 SelfossKeflavík International Airport (KEF) if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Reykjavik BSI Bus Terminal and then to Selfoss - Ráðhúsið.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ISK 10,405($75)
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Strætó

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Drive

Drive to Selfoss.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance98km (61 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Selfoss

There are several options for getting from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Selfoss by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 10,405 ($75) and will take around 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 2,220 ($16).

The distance between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Selfoss is around 98km (61 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 79km (49 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Selfoss by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Selfoss is to drive which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx ISK 2,220 ($16).

The cheapest way to travel between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Selfoss, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 10,405 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Selfoss. We recommend that you drive to Selfoss. instead which will take 1h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Selfoss. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Selfoss. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Reykjavik BSI Bus Terminal and Mjódd. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.

Flybus Iceland and Strætó run regular bus services between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Selfoss. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 1h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Selfoss from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) is to drive which will take 1h 20m and cost around ISK 2,220 ($16).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Selfoss. We recommend that you take the bus to Reykjavik BSI Bus Terminal and then to Selfoss - Ráðhúsið. instead which will take 1h 50m.

The closest major airport to Selfoss is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Selfoss. 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 Selfoss. The distance is around 98km (61 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Selfoss is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around ISK 10,405 ($75).

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Transport options from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Selfoss
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 50m
ISK 10,405($75)
every 3 hours108km (67 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
ISK 2,220($16)
on demand98km (61 miles)

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Airports near Selfoss

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

RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Selfoss
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Selfoss
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
236km (147 miles) from Selfoss