♨️ No Direct Public Bus — Shuttle Required

Getting to the Blue Lagoon by Bus

The Blue Lagoon is 20 km from KEF Airport, 47 km from Reykjavík. No Strætó city bus stops at the spa. Best option: shuttle from BSÍ or KEF, or public bus 55 to Grindavík + taxi.

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⚡ Quick Facts

Everything you need to know before you book

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No Direct Public Bus

Strætó city buses don't serve the Blue Lagoon. Route 55 stops at Grindavíkurtorg (town centre), then it's a 5 km taxi/transfer to the lagoon.

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Best Budget Option

Take Route 55 from KEF Airport (20 min, 600 ISK) or Reykjavík BSÍ (75 min, 2,400 ISK) to Grindavíkurtorg, then taxi (~1,500 ISK) or pre-booked shuttle to the lagoon.

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Book Lagoon Entry First

Blue Lagoon requires pre-booked time slots. Book your lagoon entry first, then schedule your transfer to arrive 15 min before your slot. Commercial shuttles (Destination Blue Lagoon) run hourly from BSÍ/KEF, timed to entry slots.

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Maximum Flexibility: Rent a Car

Explore the Reykjanes Peninsula at your own pace — Gunnuhver hot springs, Bridge Between Continents, Krýsuvík geothermal area. Compare rates at Localrent Iceland.

🚌 How to Reach the Blue Lagoon

Option 1: Commercial Shuttle (Most Convenient)

Destination Blue Lagoon runs hourly from BSÍ Bus Terminal (Reykjavík) and KEF Airport directly to the lagoon entrance. Buses are timed to match entry slots. Book via their website or at BSÍ.

Option 2: Public Bus 55 + Taxi (Cheapest)

  • From KEF Airport: Route 55 → Grindavíkurtorg (20 min, 600 ISK) → taxi to lagoon (~1,500 ISK, 5 min)
  • From Reykjavík BSÍ: Route 55 → Grindavíkurtorg (75 min, 2,400 ISK) → taxi to lagoon (~1,500 ISK, 5 min)

Total cost: ~2,100 ISK from KEF / ~3,900 ISK from Reykjavík vs. 12,000+ ISK for commercial shuttle + lagoon entry.

Option 3: Rent a Car (Most Flexible)

Drive yourself — 25 min from KEF, 50 min from Reykjavík. Free parking at the lagoon. Lets you explore Reykjanes Peninsula (Gunnuhver, Bridge Between Continents, Krýsuvík) on your own schedule.

❓ Frequently Asked

Should I book transfers in advance?

Yes, entry to the Blue Lagoon requires pre-booking a specific time slot, and transport shuttles are often timed to match these entry slots. Ensure you schedule your transfer to arrive at least 15 minutes before your ticket time.

A direct bus ride from the BSÍ Bus Terminal to the Blue Lagoon takes approximately 45-50 minutes. The journey from Keflavík Airport takes about 20-25 minutes.

✈️ From Keflavík Airport (KEF)

Start your Blue Lagoon trip right from the airport

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Save ~3,000 ISK vs. Shuttles

Flybus/Flybus+ = 4,500–5,500 ISK. Strætó Route 55 = 600 ISK (1 zone via Klapp) to Grindavík, then taxi. Same comfort, fraction of the price.

Bus stop is right outside the terminal — follow signs for "Public Bus / Strætó" past the car rental shuttles. Takes 20 min to Grindavíkurtorg, then taxi (~5 min, ~1,500 ISK) to the lagoon.

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