Is there a public bus from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik?

Yes, public bus Line 55 operated by Strætó connects Keflavík International Airport (KEF) directly to downtown Reykjavík (BSÍ Bus Terminal) and Hafnarfjörður.

How much does the bus from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik cost?

The public transit fare for Line 55 is calculated based on zones. Travelling from Keflavík Airport (Zone 1) to Reykjavík (Zone 4) crosses 4 zones, costing 2,400 ISK (4 zones × 600 ISK) with contactless/Klapp app. Commercial shuttles cost 4,500–5,500 ISK.

Where is the bus stop at Keflavik Airport?

The Strætó Line 55 bus stop is located outside the main terminal building, past the car rental offices, at Kjóavellir. Follow the signs for 'Public Bus' from the arrivals hall.

🚌 Save ~3,000 ISK vs. Shuttles

Keflavík Airport to Reykjavík by Bus 55

The cheapest way from KEF Airport to downtown Reykjavík. Strætó Line 55 runs every 30–60 min, costs 2,400 ISK (4 zones), takes ~75 min. No booking needed.

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🚀 Quick Start

Three things to know before you land

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Pay Contactless

Tap your credit/debit card, phone (Apple/Google Pay), or Klapp app on the reader. No cash accepted. Single ticket = 2,400 ISK (4 zones × 600 ISK).

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Every 30–60 Min

Buses run ~06:30–23:00 daily. Frequency: every 30 min peak, 60 min off-peak. Journey: ~75 min to BSÍ (main terminal). Check live times in Klapp app.

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Find Your Stop

Exit arrivals, walk straight past car rental shuttles to Kjóavellir bus stop. Yellow Strætó sign. For Reykjavík centre, stay on to BSÍ (final stop), then transfer to Route 1/3/4.

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🚌 Key Transfers from BSÍ

Arrive at BSÍ Bus Terminal, transfer to these city routes:

1 City Centre Loop — Hallgrímskirkja ↔ Harpa ↔ Old Harbour ↔ City Hall

2 Laugardalur Valley — BSÍ Terminal ↔ Laugardalslaug Pool ↔ Camping ↔ Zoo

3 Airport Express — BSÍ ↔ Domestic Airport ↔ Grandi ↔ City Centre

4 Vesturbær / University — City Centre ↔ University ↔ Nauthólsvík Beach

✈️ At Keflavík Airport

Stop location, luggage, and timing

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Save ~3,000 ISK

Flybus/Flybus+ = 4,500–5,500 ISK. Strætó Route 55 = 2,400 ISK (4 zones × 600 ISK via Klapp/contactless). Same comfort, half the price.

Bus stop is right outside the terminal — follow signs for "Public Bus / Strætó" past the car rental shuttles. Takes 70–80 min to BSÍ (main terminal), then transfer to Route 1/3/4 for your hotel.

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Luggage

Route 55 has under-bus luggage compartments (free). Large suitcases OK. Small bags on lap.

📋 Practical Info at a Glance

Topic	Details
App to Download	Klapp (official Strætó app) — buy tickets, see live departures, plan trips
Single Ticket (4 zones)	2,400 ISK — valid 75 min, unlimited transfers (contactless/Klapp only)
24-Hour Pass	2,750 ISK — unlimited rides all zones, 24 hours from activation
72-Hour Pass	6,000 ISK — unlimited rides, 72 hours from activation
30-Day Pass (Adult)	12,000 ISK — unlimited rides for 30 days
Children	Free under 12 with paying adult (max 2 kids per adult)
Payment	Contactless card/phone or Klapp app only — no cash on buses
Bikes on Bus	Allowed on routes 1, 3, 6, 14, 15 (rack on front, first come first served)
Luggage	Small bags on lap. Large suitcases only on Route 55 (airport bus)
Accessibility	All buses low-floor with ramps. Audio + visual stop announcements.
Tourist Info	Visit Reykjavík (Aðalstræti 2) — free paper maps + advice

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