The distance between Dettifoss and Ísafjörður is around 641km (398 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Dettifoss to Ísafjörður by bus, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ísafjörður → Dettifoss if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Fellabær - Olís then fly from Egilsstadir (EGS) to Isafjordur (IFJ).
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There are several options for getting from Dettifoss to Ísafjörður by bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then drive which costs around ISK 37,180 ($270) and will take around 15h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 40,785 ($295).
The distance between Dettifoss and Ísafjörður is around 641km (398 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 306km (190 miles)
It takes around 15h 30m to get from Dettifoss and Ísafjörður by bus, ferry and car. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dettifoss to Ísafjörður is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ISK 40,785 ($295).
The cheapest way to travel between Dettifoss and Ísafjörður, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ISK 37,180 ($270) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Dettifoss and Ísafjörður. We recommend that you take the bus to Fellabær - Olís then fly from Egilsstadir (EGS) to Isafjordur (IFJ). instead which will take 4h 35m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dettifoss and Ísafjörður. We recommend that you take the bus to Fellabær - Olís then fly from Egilsstadir (EGS) to Isafjordur (IFJ). instead which will take 4h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dettifoss to Ísafjörður. We recommend that you take the bus to Akureyri - Hof then fly from Akureyri (AEY) to Isafjordur (IFJ). instead which will take 4h 60m.
The closest major airport to Ísafjörður is Isafjordur Airport (IFJ) (IFJ) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Ísafjörður. Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) and Keflavík International Airport (KEF) (KEF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Dettifoss and Ísafjörður. The distance is around 724km (450 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dettifoss to Ísafjörður is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then drive which takes, on average, 15h 30m and will usually cost around ISK 37,180 ($270).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus to Fellabær - Olís, Fly + 1 similar | 4h 35m | ISK 40,785($295) | 4 times a week | 760km (472 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 4h 60m | ISK 50,080($360) | 4 times a week | 641km (398 miles) |
Drive + 1 similar | 10h 20m | ISK 16,230($115) | on demand | 724km (450 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Car | 15h 30m | ISK 37,180($270) | 4 times a week | 769km (478 miles) |
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