How to get from Reykjavík to Grindavík by bus?

By bus

To get from Reykjavík to Grindavík in Ísland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from Hlemmur station to Fjörður station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 55 bus and finally take the 88 bus from Grindavíkurafleggjari station to Grindavík - Aðalbraut station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min.

90min
Bus - 11
Bus - 5555
Bus - 8888
Walk to Grindavík
Leaves from Hlemmur

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Reykjavík
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Klukkuvellir
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fjörður
    ID FJÖRÐUR
    32 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Kef - Airport
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grindavíkurafleggjari
    ID GRINDAV
    21 min
  • 6
    Bus - 8888
    Wait for bus
    88
    Grindavík - Aðalbraut
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grindavík - Aðalbraut
    ID GRINDA1
    12 min
  • 8
    Walk to Grindavík
    Walk to
    Grindavík
    480 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 6, 55 and 88

To get from Reykjavík to Grindavík in Ísland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 6 bus from Hlemmur station to Ráðhúsið station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 55 bus and finally take the 88 bus from Grindavíkurafleggjari station to Grindavík - Aðalbraut station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 23 min.

203min
Bus - 66
Bus - 5555
Bus - 8888
Walk to Grindavík
Leaves from Hlemmur

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Reykjavík
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Spöngin
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ráðhúsið
    ID VONARST
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Kef - Airport
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grindavíkurafleggjari
    ID GRINDAV
    46 min
  • 6
    Bus - 8888
    Wait for bus
    88
    Grindavík - Aðalbraut
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grindavík - Aðalbraut
    ID GRINDA1
    12 min
  • 8
    Walk to Grindavík
    Walk to
    Grindavík
    480 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Reykjavík to Grindavík

The distance between Reykjavík, Ísland and Grindavík, Ísland is approximately 55.7 km, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Reykjavík to Grindavík by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ísland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Reykjavík

Reykjavík is located at Reykjavík, Ísland and the nearest public transit station is Háteigsvegur / Langahlíð.

Bus stations close to Reykjavík:

  • Háteigsvegur / Langahlíð
  • Snorrabraut
  • Fíladelfía

Public transit stations close to Grindavík, Ísland

Grindavík is located at Grindavík, Ísland and the nearest public transit station is Lögreglustöðin Grindavík.

Bus stations close to Grindavík:

  • Lögreglustöðin Grindavík
  • Grindavík - Aðalbraut

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 6, 55 and 88

To get from Reykjavík to Grindavík in Ísland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 6 bus from Hlemmur station to Ráðhúsið station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 55 bus and finally take the 88 bus from Grindavíkurafleggjari station to Grindavík - Aðalbraut station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 23 min.

203min
Bus - 66
Bus - 5555
Bus - 8888
Walk to Grindavík
Leaves from Hlemmur

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Reykjavík
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Spöngin
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ráðhúsið
    ID VONARST
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Kef - Airport
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grindavíkurafleggjari
    ID GRINDAV
    46 min
  • 6
    Bus - 8888
    Wait for bus
    88
    Grindavík - Aðalbraut
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grindavík - Aðalbraut
    ID GRINDA1
    12 min
  • 8
    Walk to Grindavík
    Walk to
    Grindavík
    480 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Reykjavík to Grindavík?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 55, Bus line 88.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Reykjavík to Grindavík?

    The alternative route takes 203 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line 55, Bus line 88.

  • Is there a direct bus between Reykjavík and Grindavík in Ísland?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Reykjavík to Grindavík in Ísland?

    The 1 bus line goes from Klukkuvellir station near Reykjavík to Fjörður station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Grindavík station near Grindavík in Ísland

  • How long does it take to travel from Reykjavík to Grindavík in Ísland by bus?

    The total travel time between Reykjavík and Grindavík in Ísland by bus is about 1 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Reykjavík to get to Grindavík in Ísland?

    Get on the 1 bus from the Klukkuvellir stop near Reykjavík in Ísland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Reykjavík and Grindavík in Ísland?

    Get off the bus at the Grindavík stop, which is closest to Grindavík in Ísland.

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