How to travel from Háifoss to Jökulsárlón, Iceland

The distance between Háifoss and Jökulsárlón is around 373km (232 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 55m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Háifoss to Jökulsárlón by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out JökulsárlónHáifoss if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Vík í Mýrdal and then to Jökulsárlón.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ISK 37,040($265)
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Strætó

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Drive

Drive to Jökulsárlón.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance373km (232 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Háifoss and Jökulsárlón

There are several options for getting from Háifoss to Jökulsárlón by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 37,040 ($265) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 8,465 ($61).

The distance between Háifoss and Jökulsárlón is around 373km (232 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 168km (105 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Háifoss and Jökulsárlón by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Háifoss to Jökulsárlón is to drive which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx ISK 8,465 ($61).

The cheapest way to travel between Háifoss and Jökulsárlón, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 37,040 ($265) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Háifoss and Jökulsárlón. We recommend that you drive to Jökulsárlón. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Háifoss and Jökulsárlón. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Háifoss to Jökulsárlón. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Leirubakki, Hella, Vík í Mýrdal and Jökulsárlón. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

Strætó run regular bus services between Háifoss and Jökulsárlón. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Háifoss to Jökulsárlón. We recommend that you take the bus to Vík í Mýrdal and then to Jökulsárlón. instead which will take 6h 10m.

The closest major airport to Jökulsárlón is Egilsstadir Airport (EGS) (EGS) which is approximately 159km (99 miles) from Jökulsárlón. Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) and Keflavík International Airport (KEF) (KEF) 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 Háifoss and Jökulsárlón. The distance is around 373km (232 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Háifoss to Jökulsárlón is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around ISK 37,040 ($265).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Háifoss and Jökulsárlón

Transport options from Háifoss to Jökulsárlón
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
6h 10m
ISK 37,040($265)
5 times a week386km (240 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
ISK 8,465($61)
on demand373km (232 miles)

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Airports near Jökulsárlón

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

EGS
Egilsstadir Airport (EGS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
159km (99 miles) from Jökulsárlón
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
196km (122 miles) from Jökulsárlón
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
311km (193 miles) from Jökulsárlón