The distance between Þingvellir National Park and Vik is around 176km (109 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Þingvellir National Park to Vik by taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Vik → Þingvellir National Park if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Vík í Mýrdal.
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Take a taxi to Selfoss - N1 then take the bus to Vík í Mýrdal.
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There are several options for getting from Þingvellir National Park to Vik by taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 20,255 ($145) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 4,025 ($29).
The distance between Þingvellir National Park and Vik is around 176km (109 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 140km (87 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Þingvellir National Park and Vik by taxi and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Þingvellir National Park to Vik is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ISK 4,025 ($29).
The cheapest way to travel between Þingvellir National Park and Vik, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 20,255 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Þingvellir National Park and Vik. We recommend that you drive to Vik. instead which will take 2h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Þingvellir National Park and Vik. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Þingvellir National Park to Vik. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Laugarvatn and Selfoss. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.
Strætó run regular bus services between Þingvellir National Park and Vik. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Þingvellir National Park to Vik. We recommend that you take a taxi to Selfoss - N1 then take the bus to Vík í Mýrdal. instead which will take 2h 30m.
The closest major airport to Vik is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 164km (102 miles) from Vik. 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 Þingvellir National Park and Vik. The distance is around 176km (109 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Þingvellir National Park to Vik is to take a taxi and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ISK 24,140 ($175).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 2h 45m | ISK 20,255($145) | 4 times a week | 200km (124 miles) |
Taxi and Bus | 2h 30m | ISK 24,140($175) | once daily | 177km (110 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | ISK 4,025($29) | on demand | 176km (109 miles) |
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The following major airports near Vik offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.