How to travel from Goðafoss Waterfall to Vik, Iceland

The distance between Goðafoss Waterfall and Vik is around 520km (323 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Goðafoss Waterfall to Vik 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 VikGoðafoss Waterfall if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Husavik (HZK) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Selfoss - N1 and then to Vík í Mýrdal.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ISK 27,470($200)
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Bus

Take the bus to Mjódd then Selfoss - N1 and then to Vík í Mýrdal.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 16,510($120)
Operated by

Strætó

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Drive

Drive to Vik.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Distance591km (367 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Goðafoss Waterfall and Vik

There are several options for getting from Goðafoss Waterfall to Vik by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 16,510 ($120) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 27,470 ($200).

The distance between Goðafoss Waterfall and Vik is around 520km (323 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 261km (162 miles)

It takes around 9h 50m to get from Goðafoss Waterfall and Vik by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Goðafoss Waterfall to Vik is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx ISK 27,470 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Goðafoss Waterfall and Vik, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 16,510 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Goðafoss Waterfall and Vik. We recommend that you fly from Husavik (HZK) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Selfoss - N1 and then to Vík í Mýrdal. instead which will take 4h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Goðafoss Waterfall and Vik. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Goðafoss Waterfall to Vik. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fosshóll - Goðafoss, Akureyri - Hof, Mjódd and Selfoss - N1. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.

Strætó run regular bus services between Goðafoss Waterfall and Vik. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 50m 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 Vik. We recommend that you fly from Husavik (HZK) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Selfoss - N1 and then to Vík í Mýrdal. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Vik is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 164km (102 miles) from Vik. 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 Vik. The distance is around 591km (367 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Goðafoss Waterfall to Vik is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 50m and will usually cost around ISK 16,510 ($120).

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Transport options from Goðafoss Waterfall to Vik
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
4h 40m
ISK 27,470($200)
once daily520km (323 miles)
Bus
9h 50m
ISK 16,510($120)
once daily641km (398 miles)
Drive
7h 40m
ISK 13,320($95)
on demand591km (367 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Vik

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

RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
164km (102 miles) from Vik
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
189km (118 miles) from Vik
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
253km (157 miles) from Vik