The distance between Akureyri and Seljalandsfoss is around 397km (246 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Akureyri to Seljalandsfoss by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Seljalandsfoss → Akureyri if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Akureyri (AEY) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Seljalandsfoss.
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Take the bus to Mjódd and then to Hvolsvöllur.
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There are several options for getting from Akureyri to Seljalandsfoss by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 16,925 ($120) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 19,285 ($140).
The distance between Akureyri and Seljalandsfoss is around 397km (246 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 247km (153 miles)
It takes around 8h 20m to get from Akureyri and Seljalandsfoss by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Akureyri to Seljalandsfoss is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ISK 19,285 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Akureyri and Seljalandsfoss, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 16,925 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Akureyri and Seljalandsfoss. We recommend that you fly from Akureyri (AEY) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Seljalandsfoss. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Akureyri and Seljalandsfoss. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Akureyri to Seljalandsfoss. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mjódd and Hvolsvöllur. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.
Strætó run regular bus services between Akureyri and Seljalandsfoss. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akureyri to Seljalandsfoss. We recommend that you fly from Akureyri (AEY) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Seljalandsfoss. instead which will take 4h 50m.
The closest major airport to Seljalandsfoss is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 111km (69 miles) from Seljalandsfoss. Keflavík International Airport (KEF) (KEF) and Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Akureyri and Seljalandsfoss. The distance is around 498km (310 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akureyri to Seljalandsfoss is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around ISK 16,925 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 50m | ISK 19,285($140) | once daily | 397km (246 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 5h 10m | ISK 27,745($200) | once daily | 496km (308 miles) |
Bus | 8h 20m | ISK 16,925($120) | once daily | 544km (338 miles) |
Drive | 6h 25m | ISK 11,235($81) | on demand | 498km (310 miles) |
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The following major airports near Seljalandsfoss offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.