How to travel from Reykjavik to Selfoss, Iceland
The distance between Reykjavik and Selfoss is around 55km (34 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 45min.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Reykjavik to Selfoss by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Selfoss → Reykjavik if you're planning a return trip.
Bus
Take the bus to Selfoss.
- Duration45min
- Departshourly
- Typical costISK 4,160($30)
Sterna
+ 1 othersTaxi
Take a taxi to Selfoss.
- Duration45min
- Departson demand
- Typical costISK 23,585($170)
Taxi Reykjavik
+ 1 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Reykjavik and Selfoss
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Reykjavik to Selfoss by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 4,160 ($30) and will take around 45min.
The distance between Reykjavik and Selfoss is around 55km (34 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 51km (32 miles)
It takes around 45min to get from Reykjavik and Selfoss by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 45min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Reykjavik to Selfoss is to take the bus which takes around 45min and will set you back approx ISK 4,160 ($30).
The cheapest way to travel between Reykjavik and Selfoss, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 4,160 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Reykjavik and Selfoss. We recommend that you take the bus to Selfoss. instead which will take 45min.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Reykjavik and Selfoss. It typically takes around 45min and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Reykjavik and Selfoss with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 45min.
Sterna run regular bus services between Reykjavik and Selfoss. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 45min on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reykjavik to Selfoss. We recommend that you take the bus to Selfoss. instead which will take 45min.
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 Reykjavik and Selfoss. The distance is around 55km (34 miles) by road and it will take around 45min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reykjavik to Selfoss is to take the bus which takes, on average, 45min and will usually cost around ISK 4,160 ($30).
Compare travel optionsbetween Reykjavik and Selfoss
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 45min | ISK 4,160($30) | hourly | 57km (36 miles) |
Taxi | 45min | ISK 23,585($170) | on demand | 55km (34 miles) |
Drive | 45min | ISK 1,250($9) | on demand | 55km (34 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Reykjavik and Selfoss
Bus companies
Sterna
Strætó
Airports near Selfoss
The following major airports near Selfoss offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Selfoss
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Selfoss
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
- Distance
- 236km (147 miles) from Selfoss