How to travel from Vik to Selfoss, Iceland

The distance between Vik and Selfoss is around 129km (80 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Vik to Selfoss by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Selfoss - N1.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 3,330($24)
Operated by

Strætó

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Drive

Drive to Selfoss.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance129km (80 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vik and Selfoss

There are several options for getting from Vik to Selfoss by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 3,330 ($24) and will take around 1h 45m. 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 Vik and Selfoss is around 129km (80 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 114km (71 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Vik and Selfoss by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vik to Selfoss is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx ISK 2,915 ($21).

The cheapest way to travel between Vik and Selfoss, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 3,330 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Vik and Selfoss. We recommend that you drive to Selfoss. instead which will take 1h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vik and Selfoss. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Vik and Selfoss with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1h 45m.

Strætó run regular bus services between Vik and Selfoss. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vik to Selfoss. We recommend that you take the bus to Selfoss - N1. instead which will take 1h 45m.

The closest major airport to Selfoss is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Selfoss. 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 Vik and Selfoss. 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 Vik to Selfoss is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around ISK 3,330 ($24).

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Transport options from Vik to Selfoss
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 45m
ISK 3,330($24)
once daily129km (80 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
ISK 2,915($21)
on demand129km (80 miles)

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Airports near Selfoss

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

RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Selfoss
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Selfoss
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
236km (147 miles) from Selfoss