How to travel from Ísafjörður to Goðafoss Waterfall, Iceland

The distance between Ísafjörður and Goðafoss Waterfall is around 510km (317 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Ísafjörður to Goðafoss Waterfall by car, ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Isafjordur (IFJ) to Akureyri (AEY).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ISK 18,175($130)
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Drive

Drive to Goðafoss Waterfall.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance607km (377 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ísafjörður and Goðafoss Waterfall

There are several options for getting from Ísafjörður to Goðafoss Waterfall by car, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around ISK 18,175 ($130) and will take around 2h 30m.

The distance between Ísafjörður and Goðafoss Waterfall is around 510km (317 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 257km (159 miles)

It takes around 12h 30m to get from Ísafjörður and Goðafoss Waterfall by car, ferry and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ísafjörður to Goðafoss Waterfall is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ISK 18,175 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Ísafjörður and Goðafoss Waterfall, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around ISK 18,175 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ísafjörður and Goðafoss Waterfall. We recommend that you fly from Isafjordur (IFJ) to Akureyri (AEY). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ísafjörður and Goðafoss Waterfall. We recommend that you fly from Isafjordur (IFJ) to Akureyri (AEY). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Ísafjörður and Goðafoss Waterfall. Flights depart from Isafjordur (IFJ) and arrive at Akureyri (AEY) - via Reykjavik (RKV). The flight takes around 1h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Ísafjörður to Goðafoss Waterfall. There is however a flight that goes via Reykjavik (RKV). This services will take at least 2h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Ísafjörður to Goðafoss Waterfall typically takes around 1h 25m. Flights depart from Isafjordur (IFJ) and and arrive into Akureyri (AEY).

The closest major airport to Goðafoss Waterfall is Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Goðafoss Waterfall. Egilsstadir Airport (EGS) (EGS) 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 Ísafjörður and Goðafoss Waterfall. The distance is around 607km (377 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ísafjörður to Goðafoss Waterfall is to drive, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 12h 30m and will usually cost around ISK 21,085 ($150).

How do I get from Ísafjörður to Goðafoss Waterfall

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Transport options from Ísafjörður to Goðafoss Waterfall
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 30m
ISK 18,175($130)
every 20 mins510km (317 miles)
Drive + 1 similar
8h 10m
ISK 13,595($100)
on demand607km (377 miles)
Car, Ferry and Bus12h 30m
ISK 21,085($150)
once daily650km (404 miles)

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Airports near Goðafoss Waterfall

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

AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Goðafoss Waterfall
EGS
Egilsstadir Airport (EGS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
152km (94 miles) from Goðafoss Waterfall
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
304km (189 miles) from Goðafoss Waterfall