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Public transport is available all over Iceland
Public transport
Want to travel in Iceland without a car? Although Iceland has no trains, it is possible to explore the country by bus, ferry, and plane. To do so, it is advisable to plan in advance, especially when traveling during the wintertime.
Strætó - THE ICELANDIC PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION System
Strætó, the public bus, is recognizable by its yellow color
Strætó operates buses in Reykjavík and around the country. On www.straeto.is you can check timetables, plan routes, download the straeto app and buy tickets.
There is no hop-on / hop-off bus pass available that spans around the whole island. The bus network, however, is extensive and makes it possible to travel the whole circle. In addition to strætó, local bus networks operate in the East and the Westfjords of Iceland. Pay attention to the summer- and winter schedule when planning your trip.
Many companies offer organized bus tours around the country
Organized bus tours
Numerous private bus companies offer scheduled tours, package- and day trips as well as excursions from Reykjavík to many destinations all around the country.
View a list of all bus companies
Highland Buses
During summer, the Highland Bus and H ikers Bus pass bring you to the popular hiking spots Þorsmörk and Landmannalaugar.
Keflavík Airport
Scheduled airport transfer - buses to Keflavík Airport
The drive from Reykjavík to Keflavík takes approximately 45-50 minutes, depending on the pick-up station. Scheduled tours between Reykjavík and Keflavík International Airport operate the whole year-round, starting very early in the morning.
Flybus Airport Shuttle
Gray Line Iceland
Airport Direct
Domestic Airports can be found all over Iceland
Domestic flights
Regular flights are scheduled from Reykjavík to domestic airports in all parts of the country. In co-operation with local bus companies, most towns in Iceland are connected to a regional airport, giving you easy access from Reykjavík to anywhere.
View a full list of airlines in Iceland
Ferry connections
The Ferry Baldur sailing between Stýkkishólmur, Flatey and Brjánslækur
A number of ferry lines operate services to various islands and fjords. Regular sightseeing tours are also available by ferries during the summer.
Reykjavík-Viðey Island
Stykkishólmur-Flatey-Brjánslækur
To Grímsey Island
To Hrísey Island
To the Westman Islands
View a list of all ferries in Iceland
Sharing a Ride - Carpooling in Iceland
Sharing a ride is also a common way to get from one town to another. On www.samferda.is one can offer and request rides at one’s own responsibility.
Safe travels!
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Buses in Iceland
While the most common way to travel around Iceland is to rent a car or book an organised tour , the country's bus network can also be a good way to explore the country.
Iceland has a good bus system, although it isn't the most common way of getting around, as it is less flexible than renting a car and driving around the island. What's more, the routes vary according to the weather, and it is only in summer that the bus network really covers the entire country, even reaching some destinations like the Highlands by 4x4 bus.
You can check out the different routes on the following map of Iceland's bus network .
In addition to these lines, there are public buses dedicated to more specific regions like Lake Myvatn and East Iceland and the Westfjords .
Buses in Reykjavik
Timetables and frequency.
Reykjavik 's yellow city buses run daily from around 6:30 am to 1 am, varying by a few minutes depending on the line and the day of the week (weekends start later). On Fridays and Saturdays, there are also night buses in Reykjavik which operate from 1 am to 4:30 am. In general city buses run every 15 to 25 minutes.
The public bus network in Reykjavik has around 30 lines which cover the metropolitan area of the city, known as Greater Reykjavik. You can have a look at the different stops in the city via this map of bus routes .
Ticket prices
The price of a single bus ticket in Reykjavik is 470 kr ( US$ 3.30) (it doubles to 940 kr ( US$ 6.60) for night buses ). For disabled passengers, seniors over 67 years old and young people between 6 and 17 years old, the price is halved to 235 kr ( US$ 1.70). Children under 6 years old travel for free. As well as single tickets, there are monthly passes and multi-tickets for up to 20 journeys which may be of interest to visitors spending longer in the city.
Tickets can be bought on the bus in cash with exact change , or alternatively by card in one of the city's supermarkets or through the official Straeto application .
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HOP ON and OFF - Flexible Bus Passports
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Landmannalaugar bus
Þórsmörk bus, south coast bus to skógar.
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