How to travel from Reykjavik to Þingvellir National Park, Iceland

The distance between Reykjavik and Þingvellir National Park is around 50km (31 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 45min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Reykjavik to Þingvellir National Park 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 Þingvellir National ParkReykjavik if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus to Reykjavegur / Reykjabyggð, Taxi

Take the bus to Reykjavegur / Reykjabyggð then take a taxi to Þingvellir.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ISK 17,340($125)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Þingvellir.

  • Duration45min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ISK 22,195($160)
Operated by

Taxi Reykjavik

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Drive

Drive to Þingvellir.

  • Duration45min
  • Distance50km (31 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reykjavik and Þingvellir National Park

There are several options for getting from Reykjavik to Þingvellir National Park by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a taxi which costs around ISK 17,340 ($125) and will take around 1h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 45min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 22,195 ($160).

The distance between Reykjavik and Þingvellir National Park is around 50km (31 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 44km (27 miles)

It takes around 1h 10m to get from Reykjavik and Þingvellir National Park by bus and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 45min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reykjavik to Þingvellir National Park is to take a taxi which takes around 45min and will set you back approx ISK 22,195 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Reykjavik and Þingvellir National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a taxi which will typically cost around ISK 17,340 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Reykjavik and Þingvellir National Park. We recommend that you take a taxi to Þingvellir. instead which will take 45min.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Reykjavik and Þingvellir National Park. We recommend that you take a taxi to Þingvellir. instead which will take 45min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reykjavik to Þingvellir National Park. We recommend that you take the bus to Reykjavegur then take a taxi to Þingvellir. instead which will take 1h 10m.

The closest major airport to Þingvellir National Park is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 44km (28 miles) from Þingvellir National Park. 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 Þingvellir National Park. The distance is around 50km (31 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 Þingvellir National Park is to take the bus and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around ISK 18,730 ($135).

How do I get from Reykjavik to Þingvellir National Park

Compare travel optionsbetween Reykjavik and Þingvellir National Park

Transport options from Reykjavik to Þingvellir National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Reykjavegur / Reykjabyggð, Taxi + 1 similar
1h 5m
ISK 17,340($125)
every 30 mins57km (36 miles)
Bus and Taxi1h 10m
ISK 18,730($135)
every 30 mins58km (36 miles)
Taxi
45min
ISK 22,195($160)
on demand50km (31 miles)
Drive
45min
ISK 1,250($9)
on demand50km (31 miles)

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Airports near Þingvellir National Park

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

RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
44km (28 miles) from Þingvellir National Park
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Þingvellir National Park
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
208km (129 miles) from Þingvellir National Park