Reykjavík
How to get from Reykjavík to Blue Lagoon
The simplest way from Reykjavík to Blue Lagoon is a direct coach from the BSÍ terminal or a city-centre pick-up: roughly 45–50 minutes and about 3,500–6,000 ISK one way (2026 estimate, check with the operator). Book a timed lagoon entry slot before the coach, because entry sells out and the seat alone does not include it.
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Key facts
- Fastest optioncheck
- Direct coach, about 45–50 minutes (check)
- Cheapest optioncheck
- Check current fares with each operator before booking
- Distancecheck
- About 47 km southwest of Reykjavík, on the Reykjanes peninsula (check)
- Frequencycheck
- Several coach departures a day, more in summer (check)
- Bookingcheck
- Reserve the lagoon entry slot separately; coaches can sell out at peak times (check)
- Best for airport legs
- Many travellers stop at the lagoon between Keflavík airport and Reykjavík
- Currency
- Icelandic króna (ISK); cards accepted almost everywhere
Options compared
There is no train and no scheduled ferry to Blue Lagoon, so the realistic choices are a direct coach, a car, or a taxi. Coaches run from the BSÍ bus terminal and from several city-centre pick-up points, and some services are timed to connect with flights at Keflavík. Journey times below depend on traffic, weather and how many hotels the coach stops at.
Fares and schedules change with season and operator, so treat every figure in the table as a starting point and confirm it at booking. Public bus connections on this route are limited and may involve a change; check Strætó timetables before you rely on them.
| Mode | Journey time | Price (2026 estimate) | Frequency | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct coach from Reykjavík | 45–50 min (check) | 3,500–6,000 ISK one way (check) | Several a day, more in summer (check) | Destination Blue Lagoon / Reykjavík Excursions |
| Coach via Keflavík airport | 50–70 min (check) | Check with the operator | Timed to flights (check) | Airport transfer operators |
| Car | 40–50 min (check) | Depends on car hire | On demand | Car hire firms |
| Taxi | 40–50 min (check) | Check with the taxi firm | On demand | Taxi firms |
Prices are 2026 estimates and change with season and operator; confirm at booking.
How to book
Two separate bookings are usually needed: the coach seat and the lagoon entry. Lagoon entry is sold as timed slots and is the part that sells out first, especially at weekends and in summer, so pick the slot before you fix the bus. Coach tickets can be bought online in advance or at the BSÍ terminal, and most operators let you choose a city-centre pick-up instead of the terminal.
If you are arriving or leaving by air, look for a coach that combines the airport leg with a lagoon stop. These are the most efficient option for a short trip, but they run to a fixed schedule, so a delayed flight can cost you the slot.
Bring a card: Iceland is close to cashless and cards work for buses, taxis and the lagoon. Check the operator's cancellation policy before paying, because winter weather can close roads on the Reykjanes peninsula.
Tips
Book the lagoon slot first, then the bus. Entry is the constraint, not the seat.
Allow a buffer on the return leg if you have a flight: Reykjanes weather can close roads with little warning.
A swimsuit and towel are easier to bring than to rent; check what your ticket includes.
Shower before entering the water, as Icelandic pools and lagoons expect.
If you are doing this on arrival or departure day, store luggage at the lagoon or on the coach rather than dragging it through the water.
- Book lagoon slot before coach
- Buffer time for weather on the return
- Bring swimsuit and towel
- Shower before entering
- Plan luggage storage
Route map
The drive follows Route 41 southwest out of Reykjavík towards Keflavík, then turns onto Route 43 across the lava fields of the Reykjanes peninsula to Grindavík and the lagoon. The landscape is open lava with little shelter, so wind and rain matter more than distance. The lagoon sits roughly 20 km from Keflavík airport and about 47 km from central Reykjavík (check).
Coordinates for the lagoon area are approximately 63.8800, -22.4500 (approximate). Treat them as a rough marker, not a precise entrance.
Questions people ask
How long does it take to get from Reykjavík to Blue Lagoon?
A direct coach takes about 45–50 minutes from the city centre or BSÍ terminal (check with the operator). A car takes roughly 40–50 minutes. Times depend on weather and how many stops the coach makes.
What is the cheapest way to get from Reykjavík to Blue Lagoon?
Compare current fares with each operator before booking; the direct coach is usually the simplest option and public bus connections on this route are limited. Fares change with season, so confirm the price at booking rather than relying on an old figure.
Do I need to book in advance from Reykjavík to Blue Lagoon?
Yes for the lagoon itself: entry is sold as timed slots and sells out at peak times, so confirm availability on the official site. Coach seats can often be bought on the day, but booking both together is safer in summer and at weekends.
Can I stop at Blue Lagoon between the airport and Reykjavík?
Yes. Several coaches combine the Keflavík airport leg with a lagoon stop, which suits arrival or departure day. The schedule is fixed, so a delayed flight can cost you the slot.
Is there a train or ferry to Blue Lagoon?
No. Iceland has no passenger rail and no scheduled ferry on this route, so the options are coach, car or taxi.
Deep dive
Every source; changeable facts are marked check
Sources
- officialDestination Blue Lagoon
- officialReykjavík Excursions
- officialStrætó
- officialBlue Lagoon official site