The distance between Selfoss and Reynisfjara Beach is around 129km (80 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Selfoss to Reynisfjara Beach by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Reynisfjara Beach → Selfoss if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Vík í Mýrdal.
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There are several options for getting from Selfoss to Reynisfjara Beach by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 9,015 ($65) and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 2,915 ($21).
The distance between Selfoss and Reynisfjara Beach is around 129km (80 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 113km (70 miles)
It takes around 1h 55m to get from Selfoss and Reynisfjara Beach by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Selfoss to Reynisfjara Beach is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx ISK 2,915 ($21).
The cheapest way to travel between Selfoss and Reynisfjara Beach, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 9,015 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Selfoss and Reynisfjara Beach. We recommend that you drive to Reynisfjara Beach. instead which will take 1h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Selfoss and Reynisfjara Beach. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Selfoss to Reynisfjara Beach. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Vík í Mýrdal. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.
Strætó run regular bus services between Selfoss and Reynisfjara Beach. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Selfoss to Reynisfjara Beach. We recommend that you take the bus to Vík í Mýrdal. instead which will take 1h 55m.
The closest major airport to Reynisfjara Beach is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 163km (101 miles) from Reynisfjara Beach. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Selfoss and Reynisfjara Beach. The distance is around 129km (80 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Selfoss to Reynisfjara Beach is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around ISK 9,015 ($65).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 1h 55m | ISK 9,015($65) | once daily | 141km (88 miles) |
Drive | 1h 40m | ISK 2,915($21) | on demand | 129km (80 miles) |
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The following major airports near Reynisfjara Beach offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.