TRANSPORT

There are various ways to travel around Suðurnes and Iceland.


Each settlement is small and it is possible to travel around them on foot or by bicycle.


Information about the means of travel in Iceland can be found on the website of the Multicultural Information Center and Ísland.is.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT - BUS

  • How are the bus arrangements within Reykjanesbær?

    The bus runs within Reykjanesbær.


    The local bus route system can be found on the Reykjanesbær website.

  • How is the bus arrangement between municipalities in Suðurnes?

    In Vogur bus no. 87 from the regional center to Reykjanesbraut. See more information on the Strætó website.


    Route 88 travels between Grindavík and Reykjanesbær. See more information on the Strætó website.


    Route 89 goes between Sandgerði, Garður and Reykjanesbær. See more information on the Strætó website.

  • How are the bus arrangements between Suðurnes and the capital area?

    Route 55 goes between Reykjanesbær and the capital area.


    You can get on and off the bus at the intersection of Grindavík and Voga and Reykjanesbraut.


    See more information on the Strætó website.

  • How much does the bus cost?

    Information about the local bus fares in Reykjanesbær can be found on the municipality's website.


    Information about bus fares between municipalities in Suðurnes and the capital region can be found on the Strætó website.

DRIVING LICENSES

  • General about driving license

    In Iceland, the driving test age is 17. However, driving lessons for the driving test can start at the age of 16, as it is wise to plan enough time for the driving lessons.


    Good information about driving lessons can be found at Ísland.is website. 

    Also on the Icelandic Transport Authority website at Ísland.is

  • What do I need to do to learn to drive?

    Information about driving licenses and driving lessons can be found on the Icelandic Transport Authority website.


    Information about all driving instructors in Iceland can be found on the Driving Instructors Association website.

  • Is my foreign driving license valid in Iceland?

    Before people with a foreign driving license drive in Iceland, they should make sure that their driving license is valid.


    Information on foreign driver's licenses can be found on the Multicultural Information Center website.


  • How do I learn to drive in Iceland?

    Driving lessons for a general driving license can start at the age of 16, and a driver's license is first issued on the person's 17th birthday.


    Literary studies that have been taken in a country other than Iceland are not evaluated between countries.


    Those who intend to obtain a driving license in Iceland must complete Driving School 1, 2, and 3 in Iceland. Driving lessons from a driving instructor are required.


    More information about driving licenses can be found on the website Ísland.is.


    A list of driving instructors can be found on the website of the Icelandic Driving Instructor Association.

Bicycles and SHARE BICYCLES

  • In general about bicycles and shared electric scooters.

    Bicycles are always becoming a more popular form of travel in Iceland.


    There are many bike paths in the urban centers of Suðurnes.


    Shared electric scooters that can be rented. They are found in many places.

  • Where can I buy a bicycle in Suðurnes?

    Bicycles are sold in some supermarkets and hardware stores.


    There are no specialty shops with bicycles in Suðurnes.


    Fjölsmiðja Suðurnesja has a cycling workshop and sells used bikes.

  • Where can I have my bike repaired in Suðurnes?

    Fjölsmiðja Suðurnesja runs a bicycle workshop.

  • What is the arrangement with a shared electric scooters?

    Share electric scooters are available for rent in Reykjanesbær. Information about them can be found on Hopp's website.

Road conditions

  • In general about the road conditions in Iceland

    In Iceland, it is important to monitor road conditions before setting off.

  • Where can I find information about road conditions?

    Information about conditions on roads can be found on The Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (IRCA) website.

  • Where can I find information about the weather?

    In Iceland, it is important to monitor the weather and weather changes.


    Information about the weather can be found on the website of the Icelandic Met Office.

paths and trails

  • Generally about paths and hiking trails

    All the municipalities in Suðurnes have good walking and cycling paths, and in many places, there are paths between the settlements.


    Information about trails in Reykjanesbær can be found on Kortasjá, which is on the municipality's website under the sports and outdoor activities tab.


    You can also see information about hiking trails on the VisitReykjanes website

  • Where are the walking and cycling paths in Suðurnes?

    Information about trails in Reykjanesbær can be found on Kortasjá, which is on the municipality's website under the sports and outdoor activities tab. Information can also be found at VisitReykjanesbær.

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