Line 50 takes about 81 minutes from Borgarnes B to Mjódd E for 2,400 ISK (~€17 / ~$20). Line 57 from Akureyri also stops in Borgarnes once a day on its way to Reykjavík.
Borgarnes to Reykjavík (Mjódd) at a glance
Line 50 (route page) is the main service. Line 57 (route page) comes from Akureyri and runs once a day. Both cost 2,400 ISK to Reykjavík. Board at Borgarnes B (stop page) and get off at Mjódd E (stop page).
Interactive schedule table populated live from official Strætó transit data. Switch between Line 50 and Line 57 with the buttons; Line 57 is trimmed to start at Borgarnes.
Line 50 is built for this trip; Line 57 is a once-a-day extra
Since 1 January 2026, Strætó runs Line 50 (Reykjavík–Akranes–Borgarnes) separately from Line 57 (Reykjavík–Akureyri), so the Borgarnes–Reykjavík service no longer depends on the long journey from the north. Strætó describes Line 50 as serving Akranes as well, so check the stop rows in the timetable to see where each departure calls.
| Line 50 | Line 57 | |
|---|---|---|
| Runs between | Borgarnes, Akranes & Reykjavík | Akureyri & Reykjavík |
| Departures | See the live timetable | Once a day, every day |
| Fare Borgarnes → Reykjavík | 2,400 ISK (~€17 / ~$20) | 2,400 ISK (~€17 / ~$20) |
| Best for | Commuters, day trips, connections | One-off rides that fit its single departure |
Commuters: check the first and last departures for your day in the timetable, as weekday and weekend services can differ.
2,400 ISK one way on Line 50 and Line 57
A single adult ticket is 2,400 ISK (~€17 / ~$20). Reduced fares exist for some groups, so check straeto.is for current rules. Fares can change, so confirm before you travel.
Country buses are owned and operated by Vegagerðin, and Strætó provides the passenger information. Klapp does work on the Reykjavík city buses you may take after arriving at Mjódd: see the Klapp app guide.
Where to get on, where you arrive and what connects
Coming from further out? Strætó says the Line 58 (Stykkishólmur) and Line 59 (Hólmavík) timetables connect with Line 50 in Borgarnes for travel to the capital area. For the Snæfellsnes side, see Reykjavík to Kirkjufell by bus. Heading the other way? See Reykjavík to Borgarnes by bus.
Borgarnes is a compact town about 70–75 km from Reykjavík. If you have time before your bus, the Settlement Centre (Landnámssetur) with its Egils Saga exhibition, Brákarey island and Skallagrímsgarður park are among the town's highlights. Check your departure time first so you are back at the stop in time.
Avoid the usual traps on this short trip
Weather can cancel or delay country buses, especially in winter. Check SafeTravel.is for alerts, road.is for road conditions, and straeto.is for service changes.
More ways to travel around Borgarnes and Reykjavík
Take Line 50 from Borgarnes B to Mjódd E in Reykjavík. The trip takes about 81 minutes and costs 2,400 ISK. Line 57 from Akureyri also stops in Borgarnes on its way to Reykjavík, but only once a day.
A single adult fare is 2,400 ISK (about €17 / $20) on both Line 50 and Line 57. Check straeto.is for concession fares.
Use the live timetable on this page to see the departures for your day. Line 57 runs once a day, every day, so Line 50 is the main option.
Board at Borgarnes B, which is near the N1 service station and the post office. The stop page and the live map show exactly where it is.
Pay on board by card or in cash. Since 1 January 2026, Klapp fares cannot be used on country buses, which use a separate payment system operated by Vegagerðin.
Line 50 ends at Mjódd E at the Mjódd bus terminal. City buses serve Mjódd from across the capital area, and Klapp works on those city buses.
Yes. Strætó says the Line 58 (Stykkishólmur) and Line 59 (Hólmavík) timetables connect with Line 50 in Borgarnes for travel to and from the capital area. Check the timetables for your day.
Pets are not allowed on provincial buses. Bikes are allowed depending on conditions and available space, and some buses cannot carry them.
