How to get to Kerid Crater from Reykjavík and Selfoss
When deciding how to get to Kerid Crater, start with where the day begins. Kerið lies beside road 35 in Grímsnes, South Iceland. From Reykjavík, the driving approach uses road 1 and the connection to road 35. Allow about an hour as a tourist planning guide. From Selfoss, roughly 15 minutes is the corresponding guide, rather than a promise for every starting address or road condition.
A car suits a visit built around the crater paths and lake. A day tour suits travellers staying in Reykjavík who want transport and guiding arranged together. Regional buses can cover part of the journey, but the final approach needs separate planning. Choose the mode before buying crater admission, since an admission ticket and a transport booking solve different parts of the day.
Taxi and transfers from Keflavík Airport (KEF)
From Keflavík, separate travel into Reykjavík from the onward journey to Kerið. Flybus gives approximately 45 minutes for the airport to BSÍ and lists a standard adult fare of 3999 ISK in the information used for this November 2026 guide. Waiting, onward transport and any additional connection need their own time allowance. Advance booking is recommended; arrival ticket sales are also offered.
BSÍ and Mjódd are different bus terminals. The regional route towards Selfoss uses Mjódd, so arriving at BSÍ does not complete that connection. When arranging a taxi or private transfer, specify the destination, pickup point and onward plan. For a private sightseeing day, compare the separate private crater tours rather than treating an airport transfer as a crater excursion.
A trip from Reykjavík
Hotel pickup in Reykjavík makes this guided trip an option for getting to Kerið.
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Crater excursion with Reykjavík pickup
An eight-hour small-group sightseeing day with Reykjavík hotel pickup and a driver-guide, for travellers choosing an organised visit.
Car rental and parking
Collecting a rental car at Keflavík can suit an itinerary that continues to South Iceland independently. Plan the airport collection and the crater visit as separate stages, with enough room for the actual road conditions and daylight. Road 1 and road 35 provide the approach from Reykjavík; a quoted drive from the city should not be reused as the total journey from the airport.
Parking at Kerið is free according to the crater operator, while admission is charged per person. Toilets are available on site. Keep the parking decision separate from the walking decision: reaching the car park does not mean every path or the steps to the lake will suit the conditions. Read the access advice on the admission page before choosing the descent.
Find a rental car at Keflavík Airport (KEF) on AutoEurope (EU,UK).
Regional buses 51 and 73: arrange the final stretch
The regional network changed on 1 January 2026. Route 51 connects Reykjavík and Selfoss, with Hveragerði on the route. Route 73 serves the Selfoss area towards Flúðir and Borg, with stops including Borg í Grímsnesi. Use the current journey planner for the day of travel, including the return connection and the time needed to reach the departure terminal.
Plan a specific arrangement for the final stretch to Kerið instead of relying on an improvised walk from Borg. A regional bus journey is only useful when the whole outward and return trip works. Regional tickets can be paid for on board by card, cash or bus card; fare enquiries and ticket purchase are separate functions in the regional travel information.
A Reykjavík day trip instead of driving
The small-group day excursion presented here lasts about eight hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Reykjavík with a driver-guide. It is a sightseeing day that visits Kerið, rather than an airport transfer or a pickup service from Selfoss. This distinction matters when choosing a base and deciding whether a rental car is necessary.
Compare other crater day trips if transport is the main reason for booking. For an overnight stop closer to the crater, the accommodation guide compares Selfoss, Hveragerði, Grímsnes and Reykjavík by visit style rather than by room price.
Winter roads and the Ljósafoss exhibition
Check road information through Umferðin and the weather and safety advice through SafeTravel before setting out. Winter conditions can change quickly, and four-wheel drive does not remove the risk of sliding on ice. Leave a return buffer and reduce the number of stops when daylight is limited; the seasonal planning guide explains the walking implications.
The energy exhibition at Ljósafoss is closed for winter 2026/27. Leave it out of a winter visiting plan. Build the day around the crater access and road conditions instead of adding an exhibition stop during that closure.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Selfoss?
About 15 minutes is a tourist guide to the drive. Allow extra time for the starting point, weather and roads.
Does Flybus go to Kerið?
Flybus covers the airport journey to BSÍ in Reykjavík. Arrange the onward crater visit separately, and distinguish BSÍ from Mjódd when using regional buses.
Is parking included in crater admission?
The operator lists free parking and toilets on site. The person-based crater admission is a separate charge.