Iceland does not have a public railway system. There have been three small railways, but none became part of the public transport network. The main reasons for the lack of railways are the small population, competition with automobile traffic, and the harsh environment.

Can you travel around Iceland by train?

The most popular way to get around in Iceland is by car, there are no trains in Iceland so the other options are the buses, flights, taxi or private drivers. The main road in Iceland is called Hringvegurinn or the Ring Road and lies along the coast around the island, except for the Westfjords.

Does Iceland have good public transport?

Icelandic public transport is pretty good, with easy access to most of the sights, but it does change seasonally. ... As you might expect from a nature-loving country like Iceland, public transport is of a pretty high standard.