How to travel from Akureyri to Jökulsárlón, Iceland

The distance between Akureyri and Jökulsárlón is around 511km (317 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 7hrs.

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We've found 1 different ways to get from Akureyri to Jökulsárlón by car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out JökulsárlónAkureyri if you're planning a return trip.

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Drive to Jökulsárlón.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance511km (317 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akureyri and Jökulsárlón

There are several options for getting from Akureyri to Jökulsárlón by car. The cheapest option is to drive which costs around ISK 11,515 ($83) and will take around 7hrs.

The distance between Akureyri and Jökulsárlón is around 511km (317 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 200km (124 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Akureyri and Jökulsárlón by car. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Akureyri to Jökulsárlón is to drive which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx ISK 11,515 ($83).

The cheapest way to travel between Akureyri and Jökulsárlón, if you exclude driving, is to drive which will typically cost around ISK 11,515 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Akureyri and Jökulsárlón. We recommend that you drive to Jökulsárlón. instead which will take 7hrs.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Akureyri and Jökulsárlón. We recommend that you drive to Jökulsárlón. instead which will take 7hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akureyri to Jökulsárlón. We recommend that you drive to Jökulsárlón. instead which will take 7hrs.

The closest major airport to Jökulsárlón is Egilsstadir Airport (EGS) (EGS) which is approximately 159km (99 miles) from Jökulsárlón. Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) and Keflavík International Airport (KEF) (KEF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Akureyri and Jökulsárlón. The distance is around 511km (317 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akureyri to Jökulsárlón is to drive which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around ISK 11,515 ($83).

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Airports near Jökulsárlón

The following major airports near Jökulsárlón offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.

EGS
Egilsstadir Airport (EGS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
159km (99 miles) from Jökulsárlón
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
196km (122 miles) from Jökulsárlón
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
311km (193 miles) from Jökulsárlón