There are 3 ways to get from Reykjavík to Skaftafell by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Mjódd E to Vík í Mýrdalbus 52
- Take the bus from Vík í Mýrdal to Skaftafellbus 52
5h 32m$83–122Drive 322.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Reykjavík to Skaftafellcar 322.7 km
4h 9m$73–105Fly, bus
- Fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Hornafjörður Airport (HFN)plane RKV - HFN
- Take the bus from Höfn í Hornafirði - Sundlaug to Skaftafellbus
5h 44m$140–320
Reykjavík to Skaftafell by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reykjavík to Skaftafell is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Reykjavík to Skaftafell is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Reykjavík to Skaftafell. However, there are services departing from Mjódd E and arriving at Skaftafell via Vík í Mýrdal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Reykjavík and Skaftafell is 322 km. The road distance is 322.7 km.
The best way to get from Reykjavík to Skaftafell without a car is to bus which takes 5h 32m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Reykjavík to Skaftafell, including transfers.
Reykjavík to Skaftafell bus services, operated by Strætó, depart from Mjódd E station.
Reykjavík to Skaftafell bus services, operated by Strætó, arrive at Vík í Mýrdal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reykjavík to Skaftafell is 323 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Reykjavík to Skaftafell.
There are eight+ hotels available in Skaftafell.
What companies run services between Reykjavík, Iceland and Skaftafell, Iceland?
You can take a bus from Mjódd E to Skaftafell via Vík í Mýrdal and Skaftafell in around 5h 32m.
- Website
- icelandair.com
Flights from Reykjavik to Hornafjörður Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Wednesday, Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–270
- Phone
- +354 540 2700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Strætó
Bus from Mjódd E to Vík í Mýrdal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Strætó
Bus from Vík í Mýrdal to Skaftafell
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Strætó
Bus from Höfn í Hornafirði - Sundlaug to Skaftafell
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Strætó
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