How to travel from Dettifoss to Selfoss, Iceland

The distance between Dettifoss and Selfoss is around 479km (297 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dettifoss to Selfoss 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 SelfossDettifoss if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Fellabær - Olís then fly from Egilsstadir (EGS) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Selfoss - Ráðhúsið.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ISK 38,565($280)
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Bus

Take the bus to Akureyri - Hof then Mjódd and then to Selfoss - Ráðhúsið.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ISK 44,810($325)
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Strætó

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Drive

Drive to Selfoss.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance580km (360 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dettifoss and Selfoss

There are several options for getting from Dettifoss to Selfoss by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around ISK 38,565 ($280) and will take around 5h 15m.

The distance between Dettifoss and Selfoss is around 479km (297 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 302km (188 miles)

It takes around 10hrs to get from Dettifoss and Selfoss by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dettifoss to Selfoss is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx ISK 38,565 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Dettifoss and Selfoss, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around ISK 38,565 ($280) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dettifoss and Selfoss. We recommend that you take the bus to Fellabær - Olís then fly from Egilsstadir (EGS) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Selfoss - Ráðhúsið. instead which will take 5h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dettifoss and Selfoss. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dettifoss to Selfoss. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mývatn - Reykjahlíð, Akureyri - Hof and Mjódd. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

Strætó run regular bus services between Dettifoss and Selfoss. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dettifoss to Selfoss. We recommend that you take the bus to Fellabær - Olís then fly from Egilsstadir (EGS) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Selfoss - Ráðhúsið. instead which will take 5h 15m.

The closest major airport to Selfoss is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Selfoss. 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 Dettifoss and Selfoss. The distance is around 580km (360 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dettifoss to Selfoss is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10hrs and will usually cost around ISK 44,810 ($325).

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Transport options from Dettifoss to Selfoss
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
5h 15m
ISK 38,565($280)
4 times a week597km (371 miles)
Bus to Akureyri - Hof, plane5h 40m
ISK 49,250($355)
4 times a week479km (297 miles)
Bus
10hrs
ISK 44,810($325)
4 times a week629km (391 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
ISK 13,040($95)
on demand580km (360 miles)

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Airports near Selfoss

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

RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Selfoss
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Selfoss
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
236km (147 miles) from Selfoss