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Experience a comfortable, hassle-free journey into Iceland’s Highlands with this bus transfer to Landmannalaugar from Reykjavik or Hella. This easy and reliable transfer is the perfect way for hikers, solo travelers, and groups to reach one of Iceland’s top hiking destinations without the stress of driving rough mountain roads.
From Reykjavik, the whole journey takes about four hours, and from Hella, just one hour and twenty minutes. You’ll travel in an air-conditioned highland bus with reclining seats, spacious legroom, and large windows for panoramic views. Free onboard Wi-Fi lets you stay connected throughout the trip.
Operating from June to early October, the primary hiking season in the Highlands, this bus transfer gives you effortless access to Landmannalaugar. Reaching the area in a regular rental car can be difficult due to gravel roads and river crossings, but this service lets you skip the stress. An expert driver handles the entire journey, so you can simply relax and reserve your energy for the hike ahead.
If you choose to take the whole Reykjavik to Landmannalaugar route, your day begins with a 7:00 AM pickup from designated meeting points in the city.
Settle in as the path leads you toward the town of Hella, reaching the bus stop around 9:25 AM. Enjoy a 15-minute stop, perfect for stretching your legs, grabbing a snack, and using the facilities. Passengers who booked the Hella to Landmannalaugar bus will join the group here before the journey continues into the Highlands.
Beyond Hella, the landscape shifts dramatically. The road becomes wilder as gravel tracks, river crossings, and highland plains guide you deeper into Iceland’s rugged interior. It’s a beautiful transition from lowland farmlands to the dramatic colors of the Highlands.
Many travelers use this Landmannaluagar bus transfer to begin the famous Laugavegur Trail. Others come to hike shorter scenic loops, soak in Landmannalaugar’s warm natural pools, or simply admire the rhyolite mountains and lava fields.
At 11:00 AM, you arrive in Landmannalaugar, stepping straight into a world of multicolored peaks and geothermal steam rising from the ground. From here, you’re free to begin your hike, explore nearby viewpoints, or head straight to the warm natural pools for a relaxing soak.
Please note that this is a one-way ticket from Reykjavik or Hella to Landmannalaugar. If you plan to return to Reykjavik or Hella on the same day or after your hike, you’ll need to book a separate Highlands bus ticket for your return journey.
Enjoy a smooth, scenic ride into one of Iceland’s most spectacular remote areas with this Landmannalaugar bus transfer from Hella or Reykjavik. Check availability now by choosing a date.
