How to Get to Diamond Beach Iceland

Getting to Diamond Beach from Reykjavík

Diamond Beach is located in Southeast Iceland, approximately 370 km (230 miles) from Reykjavík along Route 1 (the Ring Road). The drive takes about 4.5–5 hours in good conditions.

Driving Directions

1. Leave Reykjavík heading east on Route 1 toward Selfoss.
2. Continue through Vík (great coffee stop at the southernmost village).
3. Pass Skaftafell region and continue east.
4. Look for Jökulsárlón signs. Diamond Beach is on the south side of Route 1, opposite the glacier lagoon.

GPS Coordinates

• Diamond Beach Parking: 64.0442°N, 16.1789°W
• Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon: 64.0784°N, 16.2306°W

Drive Times from Other Locations

Starting Point	Distance	Drive Time
Reykjavík	370 km	~5 hours
Vík	190 km	~2.5 hours
Höfn	80 km	~1 hour
Skaftafell	60 km	~45 min

Parking at Diamond Beach

There's a free parking lot directly at Diamond Beach on the south side of Route 1.

• Cost: FREE
• Distance to beach: 2-minute walk
• Facilities: Toilets at Jökulsárlón café (via tunnel)
• 24/7 Access: Yes

Public Transport

Strætó Route 52 (Reykjavík–Höfn) stops at Jökulsárlón, but runs only 4 times weekly. Same-day return isn't possible. For most visitors, a guided tour or rental car is more practical.

Road Conditions & Safety

Always check conditions before driving, especially in winter:

• road.is – Real-time road conditions
• vedur.is – Weather forecasts