How to travel from Blue Lagoon to Seydisfjordur, Iceland

The distance between Blue Lagoon and Seydisfjordur is around 458km (284 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Blue Lagoon to Seydisfjordur by taxi, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Grindavíkurafleggjari then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Egilsstadir (EGS).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ISK 30,245($220)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Akureyri - Hof and then to Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ISK 24,695($180)
Operated by

Strætó

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Drive

Drive to Seyðisfjörður.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Distance702km (436 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Blue Lagoon and Seydisfjordur

There are several options for getting from Blue Lagoon to Seydisfjordur by taxi, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 24,695 ($180) and will take around 11h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 30,245 ($220).

The distance between Blue Lagoon and Seydisfjordur is around 458km (284 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 431km (268 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Blue Lagoon and Seydisfjordur by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Blue Lagoon to Seydisfjordur is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ISK 30,245 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Blue Lagoon and Seydisfjordur, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 24,695 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Blue Lagoon and Seydisfjordur. We recommend that you take a taxi to Grindavíkurafleggjari then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Egilsstadir (EGS). instead which will take 3hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Blue Lagoon and Seydisfjordur. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Blue Lagoon to Seydisfjordur. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grindavíkurafleggjari, Bsí, Akureyri - Hof and Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.

Strætó run regular bus services between Blue Lagoon and Seydisfjordur. Buses run once a week and take around 11h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Blue Lagoon to Seydisfjordur. We recommend that you take a taxi to Grindavíkurafleggjari then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Egilsstadir (EGS). instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Seydisfjordur is Egilsstadir Airport (EGS) (EGS) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Seydisfjordur. 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 Blue Lagoon and Seydisfjordur. The distance is around 702km (436 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Blue Lagoon to Seydisfjordur is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ISK 30,245 ($220).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Blue Lagoon and Seydisfjordur

Transport options from Blue Lagoon to Seydisfjordur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane
3hrs
ISK 30,245($220)
twice daily458km (284 miles)
Bus
11h 50m
ISK 24,695($180)
once a week754km (469 miles)
Drive
9h 10m
ISK 15,815($115)
on demand702km (436 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Seydisfjordur

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

EGS
Egilsstadir Airport (EGS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Seydisfjordur
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
193km (120 miles) from Seydisfjordur
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
434km (269 miles) from Seydisfjordur