How to travel from Dettifoss to Seljalandsfoss, Iceland

The distance between Dettifoss and Seljalandsfoss is around 552km (343 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dettifoss to Seljalandsfoss 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 SeljalandsfossDettifoss 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 Seljalandsfoss.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ISK 41,480($300)
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Bus

Take the bus to Akureyri - Hof then Mjódd and then to Hvolsvöllur.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ISK 49,805($360)
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Strætó

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Drive

Drive to Seljalandsfoss.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance650km (404 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dettifoss and Seljalandsfoss

There are several options for getting from Dettifoss to Seljalandsfoss by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around ISK 41,480 ($300) and will take around 7h 15m.

The distance between Dettifoss and Seljalandsfoss is around 552km (343 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 298km (185 miles)

It takes around 11h 10m to get from Dettifoss and Seljalandsfoss by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dettifoss to Seljalandsfoss is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 15m and will set you back approx ISK 41,480 ($300).

The cheapest way to travel between Dettifoss and Seljalandsfoss, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around ISK 41,480 ($300) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dettifoss and Seljalandsfoss. We recommend that you take the bus to Fellabær - Olís then fly from Egilsstadir (EGS) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Seljalandsfoss. instead which will take 7h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dettifoss and Seljalandsfoss. It typically takes around 11h 10m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dettifoss to Seljalandsfoss. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mývatn - Reykjahlíð, Akureyri - Hof, Mjódd and Hvolsvöllur. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 10m.

Strætó run regular bus services between Dettifoss and Seljalandsfoss. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 11h 10m 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 Seljalandsfoss. We recommend that you take the bus to Fellabær - Olís then fly from Egilsstadir (EGS) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Seljalandsfoss. instead which will take 7h 15m.

The closest major airport to Seljalandsfoss is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 111km (69 miles) from Seljalandsfoss. 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 Seljalandsfoss. The distance is around 650km (404 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dettifoss to Seljalandsfoss is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 10m and will usually cost around ISK 49,805 ($360).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dettifoss and Seljalandsfoss

Transport options from Dettifoss to Seljalandsfoss
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
7h 15m
ISK 41,480($300)
4 times a week671km (417 miles)
Bus to Akureyri - Hof, plane7h 40m
ISK 52,160($375)
4 times a week552km (343 miles)
Bus
11h 10m
ISK 49,805($360)
4 times a week700km (435 miles)
Drive
9hrs
ISK 14,565($105)
on demand650km (404 miles)

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Airports near Seljalandsfoss

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

RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Seljalandsfoss
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
136km (85 miles) from Seljalandsfoss
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
244km (152 miles) from Seljalandsfoss