How to travel from Reykjavik to Skaftafell, Iceland
The distance between Reykjavik and Skaftafell is around 323km (201 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Reykjavik to Skaftafell by bus, taxi, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Skaftafell → Reykjavik if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Hornafjordur (HFN) then take the bus to Skaftafell.
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time55min
- Typical costISK 33,295($240)
Multiple operators
Bus and Taxi
Take the bus to Selfoss - N1 then Vík í Mýrdal and then to Kirkjubæjarklaustur then take a taxi to Skaftafell.
- Duration4h 35m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costISK 35,930($260)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reykjavik and Skaftafell
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Reykjavik to Skaftafell by bus, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around ISK 33,295 ($240) and will take around 3hrs.
The distance between Reykjavik and Skaftafell is around 323km (201 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 242km (150 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Reykjavik and Skaftafell by bus and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Reykjavik to Skaftafell is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ISK 33,295 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Reykjavik and Skaftafell, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 33,295 ($240) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Reykjavik and Skaftafell. We recommend that you fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Hornafjordur (HFN) then take the bus to Skaftafell. instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Reykjavik and Skaftafell. We recommend that you fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Hornafjordur (HFN) then take the bus to Skaftafell. instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reykjavik to Skaftafell. We recommend that you fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Hornafjordur (HFN) then take the bus to Skaftafell. instead which will take 3hrs.
The closest major airport to Skaftafell is Egilsstadir Airport (EGS) (EGS) which is approximately 186km (116 miles) from Skaftafell. Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) and Keflavík International Airport (KEF) (KEF) 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 Skaftafell. The distance is around 323km (201 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reykjavik to Skaftafell is to take the bus and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ISK 35,930 ($260).
Compare travel optionsbetween Reykjavik and Skaftafell
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus | 3hrs | ISK 33,295($240) | 6 times a week | 469km (291 miles) |
Bus and Taxi + 3 similar | 4h 35m | ISK 35,930($260) | 6 times a week | 323km (201 miles) |
| Bus to Selfoss - N1, taxi | 4h 45m | ISK 36,345($260) | 6 times a week | 327km (203 miles) |
| Bus to Hvolsvöllur, taxi | 4h 50m | ISK 38,150($275) | 6 times a week | 326km (203 miles) |
| Bus to Selfoss - N1, taxi | 5hrs | ISK 36,485($265) | 6 times a week | 332km (206 miles) |
Drive | 4h 10m | ISK 7,215($52) | on demand | 323km (201 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Reykjavik and Skaftafell
Bus companies
Strætó
Sterna
Airlines
Eagle Air
Airports near Skaftafell
The following major airports near Skaftafell offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.
Egilsstadir Airport (EGS)
- Distance
- 186km (116 miles) from Skaftafell
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
- Distance
- 190km (118 miles) from Skaftafell
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
- Distance
- 276km (171 miles) from Skaftafell