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Strætó Line 55: KEF Airport ↔ Reykjavík BSÍ

The crucial public bus route connecting Iceland's main international airport with the capital area. Track stops, schedules, and map connections.

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🚀 Quick Start

Three things to know before you land

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Pay Contactless

Tap your credit/debit card, phone (Apple/Google Pay), or Klapp app on the reader. No cash accepted. Single ticket = 2,400 ISK (4 zones × 600 ISK).

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Every 30–60 Min

Buses run ~06:30–23:00 daily. Frequency: every 30 min peak, 60 min off-peak. Journey: ~75 min to BSÍ (main terminal). Check live times in Klapp app.

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Find Your Stop

Exit arrivals, walk straight past car rental shuttles to Kjóavellir bus stop. Yellow Strætó sign. For Reykjavík centre, stay on to BSÍ (final stop), then transfer to Route 1/3/4.

📍 About Route 55

Airport → Reykjanesbær → Hafnarfjörður → Reykjavík BSÍ

Line 55 is operated by Strætó and runs between Keflavík International Airport and the BSÍ Bus Terminal in downtown Reykjavík, serving towns like Reykjanesbær, Vogar, and Hafnarfjörður along the way.Key Stops on Line 55

  1. Keflavík Airport (KEF): Start point, located outside terminal building.
  2. Miðstöð (Keflavík): Main transport terminal in Reykjanesbær.
  3. Fjörður (Hafnarfjörður): High-density suburb terminal. Connect here to Line 1 to reach city center.
  4. BSÍ Bus Terminal: Downtown terminal, ending point.

Fares and Pricing

Line 55 crosses multiple zones. The standard ticket from the airport to Reykjavík counts as 4 zones (2,400 ISK = 4 × 600 ISK) with contactless/Klapp app. You can purchase these tickets inside the Klapp App by scanning the QR code when you board.

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Luggage

Route 55 has under-bus luggage compartments (free). Large suitcases OK. Small bags on lap.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Does Line 55 run during winter weather?

Yes, but schedule alterations or cancellations can occur during heavy blizzards when the Reykjanesbraut highway closes. Check our interactive planner which displays live GTFS service notices.

Yes, Flybus costs around 4,500 - 5,500 ISK, whereas public Line 55 costs under 2,600 ISK, saving you more than 50% on transit costs.

The Strætó Line 55 bus stop is located outside the main terminal building, past the car rental offices, at Kjóavellir. Follow the signs for 'Public Bus' from the arrivals hall.

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