How to travel from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Vik, Iceland

The distance between Reykjavik Airport (RKV) and Vik is around 185km (115 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Vik 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 VikReykjavik Airport (RKV) if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

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

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 5,270($38)
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Strætó

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Drive

Drive to Vik.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance185km (115 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reykjavik Airport (RKV) and Vik

There are several options for getting from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Vik by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 5,270 ($38) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 4,160 ($30).

The distance between Reykjavik Airport (RKV) and Vik is around 185km (115 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 164km (102 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) and Vik by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Vik is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ISK 4,160 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Reykjavik Airport (RKV) and Vik, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 5,270 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Reykjavik Airport (RKV) and Vik. We recommend that you drive to Vik. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) and Vik. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Vik. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mjódd and Selfoss - N1. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Strætó and Sterna run regular bus services between Reykjavik Airport (RKV) and Vik. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Vik from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) is to drive which will take 2h 25m and cost around ISK 4,160 ($30).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Vik. We recommend that you take the bus to Selfoss - N1 and then to Vík í Mýrdal. instead which will take 2h 55m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) and Vik. The distance is around 185km (115 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Vik is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ISK 5,270 ($38).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Reykjavik Airport (RKV) and Vik

Transport options from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Vik
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
2h 55m
ISK 5,270($38)
once daily190km (118 miles)
Bus to Skógar4h 45m
ISK 6,660($48)
once daily195km (121 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
ISK 4,160($30)
on demand185km (115 miles)

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Airports near Vik

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

RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
164km (102 miles) from Vik
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
189km (118 miles) from Vik
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
253km (157 miles) from Vik