Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Getting There & Away
All buses pick up/drop off passengers at the information centre in Reykjahlíð; bus routes
62/62a, 56, 14/14a and 17/17a also stop in Skútustaðir, by the Sel-Hótel.
Bus 62a to Akureyri (Ikr3700, 1¾ hours, one daily June to mid-September)
Bus 62 to Egilsstaðir (Ikr5700, two hours, one daily June to mid-September)
Bus 62 to Höfn (Ikr14,400, 7½ hours, one daily June to mid-September)
Bus 650 to Húsavík (Ikr3100, 40 minutes, two daily mid-June to August)
Bus 661 to Krafla (Ikr1700, 15 minutes, two daily mid-June to August)
Bus 661 to Dettifoss (Ik3700, one hour, one daily mid-June to August). From Dettifoss
you have the option of linking with bus 641a to Ásbyrgi, Húsavík or on to Akureyri.
Bus 56 to Akureryi (Ikr2100, 1½ hour, two daily). Drops to four weekly services in winter.
Bus 56 to Egilsstaðir (Ikr4550, two hours, one daily). Drops to four weekly services in
winter.
Bus 14a to Landmannalaugar along the highland Sprengisandur route (Ikr16,500, 10
hours, three weekly July and August)
Bus 17a to Reykjavík along the highland Sprengisandur route (Ikr20,500, 11½ hours, three
weekly July and August).
Getting Around
There are wonderful hiking trails around Mývatn, but they're not all connected. Without
wheels you may find yourself on long walks along the lakeshore road (you can always roll
the dice and stick out your thumb…).
You might consider renting a car in Akureyri. During calmer weather, a good option is
to hire a mountain bike from
Hike & Bike
. The 36km ride around the lake can be done in a
day.
