How to travel from Selfoss to Reykjavik, Iceland
The distance between Selfoss and Reykjavik 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 Selfoss to Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik → Selfoss if you're planning a return trip.
Bus
Take the bus to Reykjavík Campsite.
- Duration45min
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical costISK 4,160($30)
Sterna
+ 1 othersTaxi
Take a taxi to Reykjavík.
- Duration45min
- Departson demand
- Typical costISK 23,585($170)
Taxi Selfoss
+ 1 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Selfoss and Reykjavik
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Selfoss to Reykjavik 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 Selfoss and Reykjavik 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 Selfoss and Reykjavik by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 45min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Selfoss to Reykjavik 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 Selfoss and Reykjavik, 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 Selfoss and Reykjavik. We recommend that you take the bus to Reykjavík Campsite. instead which will take 45min.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Selfoss and Reykjavik. It typically takes around 45min and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Selfoss and Reykjavik with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 45min.
Sterna run regular bus services between Selfoss and Reykjavik. Buses run once daily 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 Selfoss to Reykjavik. We recommend that you take the bus to Reykjavík Campsite. instead which will take 45min.
The closest major airport to Reykjavik is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Reykjavik. Keflavík International Airport (KEF) (KEF) and Isafjordur Airport (IFJ) (IFJ) 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 Selfoss and Reykjavik. 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 Selfoss to Reykjavik is to take the bus which takes, on average, 45min and will usually cost around ISK 4,160 ($30).
Compare travel optionsbetween Selfoss and Reykjavik
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 45min | ISK 4,160($30) | every 2 hours | 56km (35 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 Selfoss and Reykjavik
Bus companies
Sterna
Strætó
Airports near Reykjavik
The following major airports near Reykjavik offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
- Distance
- 2km (1 miles) from Reykjavik
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
- Distance
- 37km (23 miles) from Reykjavik
Isafjordur Airport (IFJ)
- Distance
- 220km (137 miles) from Reykjavik