How to travel from Dettifoss to Ísafjörður, Iceland

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.

4 routes found

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 ÍsafjörðurDettifoss if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus to Fellabær - Olís, Fly

Take the bus to Fellabær - Olís then fly from Egilsstadir (EGS) to Isafjordur (IFJ).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ISK 40,785($295)
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Drive

Drive to Ísafjörður.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Distance724km (450 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dettifoss and Ísafjörður

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Dettifoss to Ísafjörður

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Transport options from Dettifoss to Ísafjörður
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Fellabær - Olís, Fly + 1 similar
4h 35m
ISK 40,785($295)
4 times a week760km (472 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 60m
ISK 50,080($360)
4 times a week641km (398 miles)
Drive + 1 similar
10h 20m
ISK 16,230($115)
on demand724km (450 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Car15h 30m
ISK 37,180($270)
4 times a week769km (478 miles)

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Airports near Ísafjörður

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

IFJ
Isafjordur Airport (IFJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
2km (1 miles) from Ísafjörður
RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
223km (139 miles) from Ísafjörður
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
232km (144 miles) from Ísafjörður