The distance between Mývatn and Vik is around 539km (335 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Mývatn to Vik by car, taxi, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Vik → Mývatn if you're planning a return trip.
Take a taxi to Husavik (HZK) then fly from Husavik (HZK) 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 Mývatn to Vik by car, taxi, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus which costs around ISK 44,115 ($320) and will take around 4h 45m.
The distance between Mývatn and Vik is around 539km (335 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 261km (162 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Mývatn and Vik by car. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mývatn to Vik is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx ISK 44,115 ($320).
The cheapest way to travel between Mývatn and Vik, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 44,115 ($320) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Mývatn and Vik. We recommend that you take a taxi to Husavik (HZK) then 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.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mývatn and Vik. We recommend that you take a taxi to Husavik (HZK) then 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.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mývatn to Vik. We recommend that you take a taxi to Husavik (HZK) then 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 Vik is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 164km (102 miles) from Vik. 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 Mývatn and Vik. The distance is around 631km (392 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mývatn to Vik is to drive which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around ISK 14,150 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Taxi, Plane and Bus | 4h 45m | ISK 44,115($320) | once daily | 539km (335 miles) |
Drive | 8h 10m | ISK 14,150($100) | on demand | 631km (392 miles) |
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The following major airports near Vik offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.