How to travel from Akureyri to Seljalandsfoss, Iceland

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.

4 routes found

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 SeljalandsfossAkureyri if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Akureyri (AEY) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Seljalandsfoss.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    ISK 19,285($140)
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Bus

Take the bus to Mjódd and then to Hvolsvöllur.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 16,925($120)
Operated by

Strætó

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Drive

Drive to Seljalandsfoss.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance498km (310 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akureyri and Seljalandsfoss

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Transport options from Akureyri to Seljalandsfoss
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
4h 50m
ISK 19,285($140)
once daily397km (246 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 10m
ISK 27,745($200)
once daily496km (308 miles)
Bus
8h 20m
ISK 16,925($120)
once daily544km (338 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
ISK 11,235($81)
on demand498km (310 miles)

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Airports near Seljalandsfoss

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

RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Seljalandsfoss
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
136km (85 miles) from Seljalandsfoss
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
244km (152 miles) from Seljalandsfoss