Getting around by car
The most popular way to explore Iceland is by car. The majority of tourist like to drive “The Ring Road” otherwise known as Route 1, a 1322 km (820 mi.) loop around the island.
Icelandic roads are generally narrow and the speed limit outside of towns is lower than in many other countries (for more information on traffic rules click here). Many tourists come from countries with highways and can easily underestimate the time it takes to drive from one place in Iceland to another.
To help tourists understand distances just click the dots on the map to see driving distances from Reykjavík to some of the most frequently visited towns in Iceland.
Do you want to know which roads are paved and which are gravel roads? Click below to use an interactive map of the Icelandic road system with corresponding road numbers and options for important issues like road conditions and if there are winter services.
For more information about driving in Iceland click here for the Ultimate Guide to Road Trips
Getting around by public transportation
Iceland does not have a train system, there are however other forms of public and private transportation accessible for exploring the country.
- Public bus routes: Strætó (Icelandic public transportation system) offers scheduled bus trips within the capital area and rural routes with destinations across the countryside. Click here to access information about routes and schedules.
- Organized bus tours: Click here to access information about bus companies that offer scheduled tours and day trips all over Iceland.
- Flights: There are domestic flights and here on INNANLANDSFLUGVELLIR EHF. you can find information on scheduled flights for all domestic destinations in addition to helpful information about domestic airports and the airlines currently offering flights.
To find helpful information on transportation and transportation related matters (e.g. Taxis, gas stations, Car rentals and more) in Iceland visit ferdalag.is and select the “Travel” section.
Click on the interactive map below to explore how to get around using public transportation in addition to information about getting around by bike .