The distance between Húsavík and Jökulsárlón is around 503km (313 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 55m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Húsavík 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 Jökulsárlón → Húsavík if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Akureyri - Hof, Mjódd, Selfoss - N1 then Vík í Mýrdal and then to Jökulsárlón.
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There are several options for getting from Húsavík to Jökulsárlón by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 27,190 ($195) and will take around 13h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 11,235 ($81).
The distance between Húsavík and Jökulsárlón is around 503km (313 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 225km (140 miles)
It takes around 13h 20m to get from Húsavík and Jökulsárlón by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Húsavík to Jökulsárlón is to drive which takes around 6h 55m and will set you back approx ISK 11,235 ($81).
The cheapest way to travel between Húsavík and Jökulsárlón, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 27,190 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Húsavík and Jökulsárlón. We recommend that you drive to Jökulsárlón. instead which will take 6h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Húsavík and Jökulsárlón. It typically takes around 13h 20m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Húsavík to Jökulsárlón. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Akureyri - Hof, Mjódd, Selfoss - N1, Vík í Mýrdal and Jökulsárlón. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 20m.
Strætó run regular bus services between Húsavík and Jökulsárlón. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 13h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Húsavík to Jökulsárlón. We recommend that you take the bus to Akureyri - Hof, Mjódd, Selfoss - N1 then Vík í Mýrdal and then to Jökulsárlón. instead which will take 13h 20m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Húsavík and Jökulsárlón. The distance is around 503km (313 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Húsavík to Jökulsárlón is to take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 20m and will usually cost around ISK 27,190 ($195).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 13h 20m | ISK 27,190($195) | 5 times a week | 892km (554 miles) |
Drive | 6h 55m | ISK 11,235($81) | on demand | 503km (313 miles) |
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The following major airports near Jökulsárlón offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.