Cheap Bus Tours | Guide to Iceland

Q: What is a bus passport?

A bus passport is a ticket that can be used to travel along certain routes across the country via buses. Some will allow you to complete the route in one sweep, while others will let you use certain routes, in any given direction, to fit your time frame.Please note that bus passports are only available in the summer months.

Q: How long does the bus transfer from Keflavik airport take?

The bus ride from Keflavík International Airport to Reykjavík takes approximately 45 minutes.

Q: How regular are the buses from Keflavik to Reykjavik?

Buses normally run at least every hour, day and night, to and from both locations. They sometimes run less frequently, but so long as flights are coming in and out of Keflavík Airport, the buses are operational.

Q: Will I still have a personal experience on a guided bus tour?

Your guide in Iceland is sure to be friendly, experienced and full of interesting knowledge. Many options are small group tours. Though there will be more guests than on a private tour, your guides will still be available for questions.

Q: Does my tour include admission to the Blue Lagoon?

Please check the tour description to confirm this. Multiple options allow you to spend time at the Blue Lagoon Spa before continuing your journey, but admission usually has to be booked in advance.

Q: Will the bus from the airport take me directly to my hotel?

Some operators will take you to your hotel, while others will stop only at bus terminals.

Q: Do bus tours run in winter?

Yes, there are bus tours that run throughout the year. Some tours specifically run in summer , whereas others are available only in winter . Check the tour availability before booking your trip to Iceland.

Q: Are there cheap bus tours around the Ring Road?

Yes, there are plenty of Ring Road tours available. Other tours will cover everything up to Akureyri and Lake Mývatn , in a counterclockwise direction.

Q: Do cheap bus tours go to all the major sites?

Yes, day tours take you around the Golden Circle , Snæfellsnes Peninsula and along the South Coast , while longer packages will take you to the east and north. The Westfjords and Highlands are the main exceptions.

Q: Can I partake in any activities on cheap bus tours?

Some cheap bus tours include components such as horse-riding and glacier hiking. Other cheap bus packages will often have the option to add on tours during the booking process. You can also, for example, book an activity-driven bus tour. For example, there are options to book a Northern Lights tour or a trip to the black sand beaches in the South of Iceland .

Cheap Bus Tours

Join a bus tour and cut costs while retaining the freedom to visit Iceland's key natural attractions in your own time. Many of these affordable travel options include practical money-saving transfers to locations such as Keflavík Airport and the Blue Lagoon Spa.