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Return to the city with ease after your Highland adventure by booking this convenient one-way bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Reykjavik. Ideal for hikers and nature enthusiasts exploring Iceland’s remote interior, this 4-hour highland bus service is a reliable and budget-friendly way to get back to the capital.
Whether you've just completed the Laugavegur Trail or soaked in Landmannalaugar’s geothermal hot springs, this transfer offers a stress-free journey out of the wilderness and into the city.
Your ride begins at the designated pick-up points in Landmannalaugar, including the basecamp and camping grounds. Depending on your travel date and preferences, available departure times are 14:30 (2:30 PM) and 18:00 (6:00 PM).
A professional driver will welcome you on board a specially equipped Highland vehicle designed to handle the region’s rugged terrain. Your driver is experienced and an expert in navigating this remote region, including crossing glacial rivers.
Landmannalaugar, nestled in the Fjallabak Nature Reserve, is one of Iceland’s most captivating natural areas. Known for its colorful rhyolite mountains, steaming geothermal vents, and expansive lava fields, it’s a dream destination for hikers, photographers, and geology enthusiasts.
The area offers access to some of Iceland’s best hiking trails, including short loops to Laugahraun Lava Field and Brennisteinsalda Volcano, as well as multi-day treks like the Laugavegur Trail to Thorsmork.
The journey from Landmannalaugar to Reykjavik takes approximately 3.5 to 4 hours, depending on weather and road conditions. Traveling by this bus, specially designed for the rugged terrain of the Icelandic Highlands, ensures a safer and more comfortable journey.
As the bus winds its way out of the Highlands, passengers can enjoy panoramic vistas of rugged mountains, ancient lava fields, and glacial rivers. Depending on the visibility and season, you might catch glimpses of Mount Hekla or the distant glaciers of the South Coast.
As you head further west, the dramatic highland landscapes slowly give way to greener lowlands and more populated regions before reaching the capital. It's a smooth transition from the raw beauty of Iceland’s interior back to modern convenience.
The journey concludes in Reykjavik, with drop-offs at two central locations for your convenience. You can choose Vonarstraeti 4, near City Hall in the downtown area, and Sundlaugavegur 32, by the Laugardalur Campsite.
Both drop-off points offer easy access to accommodations, city transport, restaurants, and popular attractions. From here, you may continue your Icelandic journey independently.
Whether heading straight to your hotel or planning a bit more sightseeing in Reykjavik, this bus transfer from Landmannalaugar connects you effortlessly from the Highlands to the heart of the city.
Travel comfortably and affordably from Landmannalaugar to Reykjavik with this one-way Highland bus transfer. Check availability now by choosing a date.
