How to travel from Reynisfjara Beach to Seydisfjordur, Iceland

The distance between Reynisfjara Beach and Seydisfjordur is around 484km (301 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Reynisfjara Beach to Seydisfjordur by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SeydisfjordurReynisfjara Beach if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Selfoss - N1 and then to Mjódd then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Egilsstadir (EGS).

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ISK 34,405($250)
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Bus

Take the bus to Selfoss - N1, Mjódd then Akureyri - Hof and then to Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið.

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ISK 28,440($205)
Operated by

Strætó

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Drive

Drive to Seyðisfjörður.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance484km (301 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reynisfjara Beach and Seydisfjordur

There are several options for getting from Reynisfjara Beach to Seydisfjordur by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 28,440 ($205) and will take around 13h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 34,405 ($250).

The distance between Reynisfjara Beach and Seydisfjordur is around 484km (301 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 319km (198 miles)

It takes around 13h 30m to get from Reynisfjara Beach and Seydisfjordur by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reynisfjara Beach to Seydisfjordur is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx ISK 34,405 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Reynisfjara Beach and Seydisfjordur, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 28,440 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Reynisfjara Beach and Seydisfjordur. We recommend that you take the bus to Selfoss - N1 and then to Mjódd then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Egilsstadir (EGS). instead which will take 5h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Reynisfjara Beach and Seydisfjordur. It typically takes around 13h 30m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Reynisfjara Beach to Seydisfjordur. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Vík í Mýrdal, Selfoss - N1, Mjódd, Akureyri - Hof and Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 30m.

Strætó and Sterna run regular bus services between Reynisfjara Beach and Seydisfjordur. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 13h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reynisfjara Beach to Seydisfjordur. We recommend that you take the bus to Selfoss - N1 and then to Mjódd then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Egilsstadir (EGS). instead which will take 5h 10m.

The closest major airport to Seydisfjordur is Egilsstadir Airport (EGS) (EGS) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Seydisfjordur. 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 Reynisfjara Beach and Seydisfjordur. The distance is around 484km (301 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reynisfjara Beach to Seydisfjordur is to take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 30m and will usually cost around ISK 28,440 ($205).

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Transport options from Reynisfjara Beach to Seydisfjordur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
5h 10m
ISK 34,405($250)
once daily611km (380 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 30m
ISK 28,440($205)
4 times a week895km (556 miles)
Bus via Reykjavík15h 20m
ISK 30,105($215)
once a week909km (565 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
ISK 10,820($78)
on demand484km (301 miles)

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Airports near Seydisfjordur

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

EGS
Egilsstadir Airport (EGS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Seydisfjordur
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
193km (120 miles) from Seydisfjordur
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
434km (269 miles) from Seydisfjordur