How to travel from Goðafoss Waterfall to Þingvellir National Park, Iceland

The distance between Goðafoss Waterfall and Þingvellir National Park is around 352km (219 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Goðafoss Waterfall to Þingvellir National Park by bus, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Þingvellir National ParkGoðafoss Waterfall if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Husavik (HZK) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take a taxi to Þingvellir.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ISK 45,640($330)
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Bus

Take the bus to Leirvogstunga.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 28,160($205)
Operated by

Strætó

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Drive

Drive to Þingvellir.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance441km (274 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Goðafoss Waterfall and Þingvellir National Park

There are several options for getting from Goðafoss Waterfall to Þingvellir National Park by bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 28,160 ($205) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 45,640 ($330).

The distance between Goðafoss Waterfall and Þingvellir National Park is around 352km (219 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 228km (142 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from Goðafoss Waterfall and Þingvellir National Park by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Goðafoss Waterfall to Þingvellir National Park is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx ISK 45,640 ($330).

The cheapest way to travel between Goðafoss Waterfall and Þingvellir National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 28,160 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Goðafoss Waterfall and Þingvellir National Park. We recommend that you fly from Husavik (HZK) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take a taxi to Þingvellir. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Goðafoss Waterfall and Þingvellir National Park. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Goðafoss Waterfall to Þingvellir National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fosshóll - Goðafoss, Akureyri - Hof and Leirvogstunga. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

Strætó run regular bus services between Goðafoss Waterfall and Þingvellir National Park. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Goðafoss Waterfall to Þingvellir National Park. We recommend that you fly from Husavik (HZK) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take a taxi to Þingvellir. instead which will take 2h 15m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Goðafoss Waterfall and Þingvellir National Park. The distance is around 441km (274 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Goðafoss Waterfall to Þingvellir National Park is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around ISK 28,160 ($205).

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Transport options from Goðafoss Waterfall to Þingvellir National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 2 similar
2h 15m
ISK 45,640($330)
twice daily381km (236 miles)
Bus, Plane and Taxi3hrs
ISK 39,120($280)
every 20 mins352km (219 miles)
Bus to Fellabær - Olís, plane and taxi5hrs
ISK 48,555($350)
4 times a week649km (403 miles)
Bus
7h 20m
ISK 28,160($205)
twice daily478km (297 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
ISK 9,850($71)
on demand441km (274 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Þingvellir National Park

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

RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
44km (28 miles) from Þingvellir National Park
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Þingvellir National Park
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
208km (129 miles) from Þingvellir National Park