How to travel from Ísafjörður to Selfoss, Iceland

The distance between Ísafjörður and Selfoss is around 281km (175 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Ísafjörður to Selfoss 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 SelfossÍsafjörður if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Isafjordur (IFJ) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Selfoss - Ráðhúsið.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    ISK 15,815($115)
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Drive

Drive to Selfoss.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance496km (308 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ísafjörður and Selfoss

There are several options for getting from Ísafjörður to Selfoss by car, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to drive, then take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ISK 15,540 ($110) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 15,815 ($115).

The distance between Ísafjörður and Selfoss is around 281km (175 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 257km (160 miles)

It takes around 9hrs to get from Ísafjörður and Selfoss by car, ferry and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ísafjörður to Selfoss is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ISK 15,815 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Ísafjörður and Selfoss, if you exclude driving, is to drive, then take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 15,540 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ísafjörður and Selfoss. We recommend that you fly from Isafjordur (IFJ) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Selfoss - Ráðhúsið. instead which will take 2hrs.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ísafjörður and Selfoss. We recommend that you fly from Isafjordur (IFJ) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Selfoss - Ráðhúsið. instead which will take 2hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ísafjörður to Selfoss. We recommend that you fly from Isafjordur (IFJ) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Selfoss - Ráðhúsið. instead which will take 2hrs.

The closest major airport to Selfoss is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Selfoss. 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 Ísafjörður and Selfoss. The distance is around 496km (308 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ísafjörður to Selfoss is to drive, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9hrs and will usually cost around ISK 15,540 ($110).

How do I get from Ísafjörður to Selfoss

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Transport options from Ísafjörður to Selfoss
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
2hrs
ISK 15,815($115)
every 2 hours281km (175 miles)
Drive + 1 similar
6h 25m
ISK 11,100($80)
on demand496km (308 miles)
Car, Ferry and Bus9hrs
ISK 15,540($110)
once daily412km (256 miles)

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Airports near Selfoss

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

RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Selfoss
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Selfoss
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
236km (147 miles) from Selfoss