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.
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 Selfoss → Dettifoss if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Fellabær - Olís then fly from Egilsstadir (EGS) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Selfoss - Ráðhúsið.
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Take the bus to Akureyri - Hof then Mjódd and then to Selfoss - Ráðhúsið.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 15m | ISK 38,565($280) | 4 times a week | 597km (371 miles) |
Bus to Akureyri - Hof, plane | 5h 40m | ISK 49,250($355) | 4 times a week | 479km (297 miles) |
Bus | 10hrs | ISK 44,810($325) | 4 times a week | 629km (391 miles) |
Drive | 8h 10m | ISK 13,040($95) | on demand | 580km (360 miles) |
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The following major airports near Selfoss offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.