There are 4 ways to get from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Skaftafell by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Hornafjörður Airport (HFN)plane RKV - HFN
- Take the bus from Höfn í Hornafirði - Sundlaug to Skaftafellbus
5h 44m$140–315Drive 324.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Skaftafellcar 324.8 km
4h 11m$73–106Bus
- Take the bus from Mjódd E to Vík í Mýrdalbus 52
- Take the bus from Vík í Mýrdal to Skaftafellbus 52
6h 48m$84–130Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Reykjavik-RKV to Skaftafell324.8 km
4h 11m
Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Skaftafell by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Skaftafell is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Skaftafell is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Skaftafell. However, there are services departing from Læknagarður and arriving at Skaftafell via Mjódd E and Vík í Mýrdal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Reykjavik Airport (RKV) and Skaftafell is 457 km. The road distance is 324.8 km.
The best way to get from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Skaftafell without a car is to bus which takes 6h 48m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Skaftafell, including transfers.
Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Skaftafell bus services, operated by Strætó, depart from Mjódd E station.
Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Skaftafell bus services, operated by Strætó, arrive at Vík í Mýrdal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Skaftafell is 325 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Skaftafell.
There are eight+ hotels available in Skaftafell.
What companies run services between Reykjavik Airport (RKV), Iceland and Skaftafell, Iceland?
You can take a bus from Læknagarður to Skaftafell via Mjódd E, Vík í Mýrdal, and Skaftafell in around 6h 48m.
- 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
- straeto.is
Bus from Höfn í Hornafirði - Sundlaug to Skaftafell
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.straeto.is/en
Bus from Mjódd E to Vík í Mýrdal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.straeto.is/en
Bus from Vík í Mýrdal to Skaftafell
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.straeto.is/en
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Reykjavik-RKV to Skaftafell
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Italy Travel Guides, Need to know: Greyhound, and Slovenia: Getting from Ljubljana to Lake Bled - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reykjavik Airport (RKV) and Skaftafell. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.