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An iceberg on Diamond Beach, Iceland

Reykjavik To Diamond Beach, Iceland

Visiting Diamond Beach from Reykjavik is straightforward. You can choose to visit independently or join a guided tour.

Diamond Beach is located along Iceland’s southern coastline east of Reykjavik. The black sand beach can be found just off the Ring Road, and usually visitors stop here on a road trip through the South Coast. Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon is just across the road.

How far is Diamond Beach from Reyjavik?

Along the Ring Road (Route 1 or Hringvegur), Diamond Beach is 379 kilometers (235.5 miles) from Reykjavik (see map).

How long is the drive from Reykjavik to Diamond Beach?

In decent weather and with normal traffic and road conditions, the drive from Reykjavik to the parking lot at Diamond Beach should take about four hours and 40 minutes, without any stops.

Diamond Beach, Iceland
A chunk of ice on Diamond Beach

How do you get from Reykjavik to Diamond Beach, Iceland?

Drive from Reykjavik to Diamond Beach

The most flexible way to get from Reykjavik to Diamond Beach is to self-drive. You can rent a car in Iceland, or get a campervan, and drive from Reykjavik to Diamond Beach.

Driving yourself means that you can depart as early or as late as you like, and stop en route at attractions or to stretch your legs or snap photos of the scenery.

There are many worthwhile stops on the route from Reykjavik to Diamond Beach, and the little village of Vik offers places to eat. Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss, and Reynisfjara Beach are all on the route.

You can rent your car at Keflavik Airport or in Reykjavik. If you plan to visit in summer and drive on F roads, be sure to get a 4X4!

DiscoverCars is an aggregator that searches across a number of car rental companies to get you the best deals. Both manual and automatic cars are offered.

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Many visitors to Iceland rent a campervan and enjoy a road trip to various attractions in the country. You can even get a 4X4 campervan if you plan to visit the Highlands.

CampEasy is a reputable and popular campervan rental company in Iceland that offers a selection of campervans from compact to large.

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Join a guided tour from Reykjavik to Diamond Beach

If you prefer to leave the driving to someone else, a guided tour is a great option from visiting Diamond Beach (and Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon) from Reykjavik.

This popular sightseeing tour of Iceland’s South Coast offers stops at Jokulsarlon and Diamond Beach, along with Skogafoss, Seljalandsfoss, and Vik. You will also pass by the stunning landscapes of Skaftafell in Vatnajokull National Park.

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