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Getting around Reykjavík: the Flybus, Strætó, the City Card and the port
Iceland has no railway: here is how to get in and around the city, checked against the operators’ own websites on 28 October 2026.
Updated October 2026
From Keflavík
Flybus has been Iceland’s official airport transfer since 1979, with departures matched to every arrival, guaranteed seats if your flight is delayed and hotel drop-offs; the journey takes about 45 minutes. airportdirect.is now leads to Flybus.
Strætó
Strætó runs the buses of the capital area and regional routes; its reception is at Hafnarstræti 7 and its call centre on 540 2700. City buses are included in the Reykjavík City Card.
The Reykjavík City Card
17 museums, 8 geothermal pools, the city buses and the Viðey ferry: ISK 6,100 for 24 hours, ISK 8,500 for 48 hours, ISK 10,500 for 72 hours.
The port and the ferry
Faxaflói Ports’ new passenger terminal, Vör, was named Europe’s Best Cruise Terminal 2026. Smyril Line’s Norröna sails from Denmark via the Faroe Islands to Seyðisfjörður in east Iceland.
Questions and answers
Is there a train from Keflavík to Reykjavík?
No: Iceland has no railway. Take the Flybus, about 45 minutes, or a taxi.
Sources: flybus.is, straeto.is, hreyfill.is, hopp.bike, visitreykjavik.is, faxafloahafnir.is and smyrilline.com (checked 28 October 2026). Timetables change: always check before you travel.