Town in Southern Region, Iceland

Getting around Vík

Updated October 2026Sources

Strætó route 51 (Reykjavík–Vík)Best way around

How to get around Vík

There is almost no local transport. Arrive by rental car, tour or a Strætó coach on the south coast route, and walk once you are in the village.

Ways to get around Vík

Walkable center

Option	Fare	Good to know
Strætó route 51 (Reykjavík–Vík)	About 6,000–7,000 ISK	About 3 h; limited daily runs, check strætó.is
South coast day tours	About 15,000–25,000 ISK	From Reykjavík; Reynisfjara and Skógafoss are included
On foot	Free	The village is small; Reynisfjara is 5 km by road

Taxis in Vík

No ride-hailing apps operate here. No taxis or ride apps in practice; ask your guesthouse for local transfers or drive.

Arriving in Vík

Via Reykjavík (Keflavík, KEF) (KEF)

Vík is 180 km from Reykjavík, about 2.5–3 h by car; Strætó coach or a south coast tour; no flights.

Driving and onward travel

Driving: on the right. Licences in Latin script are accepted for visits; otherwise carry an IDP. F-roads need a 4x4.
Onward travel in Iceland: No trains. Most visitors rent a car for the Ring Road; Strætó buses link some towns, and domestic flights reach Akureyri, Egilsstaðir and Ísafjörður.

Quick answers

Is there Uber in Vík?

No ride-hailing apps work here. No taxis or ride apps in practice; ask your guesthouse for local transfers or drive.

What's the best way to get around Vík?

There is almost no local transport. Arrive by rental car, tour or a Strætó coach on the south coast route, and walk once you are in the village.

How do I get from the airport to Vík?

Vík is 180 km from Reykjavík, about 2.5–3 h by car; Strætó coach or a south coast tour; no flights.

Is Vík walkable?

Walkable center.

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Sources

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