The distance between Dettifoss and Þingvellir National Park is around 472km (293 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Dettifoss to Þingvellir National Park by bus, plane, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Þingvellir National Park → Dettifoss if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Fellabær - Olís then fly from Egilsstadir (EGS) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take a taxi to Þingvellir.
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Take the bus to Akureyri - Hof and then to Háholt.
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There are several options for getting from Dettifoss to Þingvellir National Park by bus, plane, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 59,930 ($430) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 60,210 ($435).
The distance between Dettifoss and Þingvellir National Park is around 472km (293 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 279km (173 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Dettifoss and Þingvellir National Park by bus, plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dettifoss to Þingvellir National Park is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx ISK 60,210 ($435).
The cheapest way to travel between Dettifoss and Þingvellir National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 59,930 ($430) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Dettifoss and Þingvellir National Park. We recommend that you take the bus to Fellabær - Olís then fly from Egilsstadir (EGS) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take a taxi to Þingvellir. instead which will take 4h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dettifoss and Þingvellir National Park. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Dettifoss to Þingvellir National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mývatn - Reykjahlíð, Akureyri - Hof and Háholt. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.
Strætó run regular bus services between Dettifoss and Þingvellir National Park. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 9h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dettifoss to Þingvellir National Park. We recommend that you take the bus to Fellabær - Olís then fly from Egilsstadir (EGS) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take a taxi to Þingvellir. instead which will take 4h 45m.
The closest major airport to Þingvellir National Park is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 44km (28 miles) from Þingvellir National Park. 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 Þingvellir National Park. The distance is around 558km (346 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dettifoss to Þingvellir National Park is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around ISK 60,210 ($435).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus, Plane and Taxi + 1 similar | 4h 45m | ISK 60,210($435) | 4 times a week | 590km (367 miles) |
Bus to Akureyri - Hof, plane and taxi | 5h 5m | ISK 70,890($510) | 4 times a week | 472km (293 miles) |
Bus | 9h 30m | ISK 59,930($430) | 4 times a week | 602km (374 miles) |
Drive | 7h 55m | ISK 12,485($90) | on demand | 558km (346 miles) |
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The following major airports near Þingvellir National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.