The distance between Jökulsárlón and Blue Lagoon is around 409km (254 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Jökulsárlón to Blue Lagoon 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 Blue Lagoon → Jökulsárlón if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Höfn í Hornafirði - Sundlaug then fly from Hornafjordur (HFN) to Reykjavik (RKV).
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Take the bus to Vík í Mýrdal then Selfoss - N1 and then to Reykjavík.
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There are several options for getting from Jökulsárlón to Blue Lagoon by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 24,140 ($175) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 43,005 ($310).
The distance between Jökulsárlón and Blue Lagoon is around 409km (254 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 304km (189 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Jökulsárlón and Blue Lagoon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Jökulsárlón to Blue Lagoon is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ISK 43,005 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between Jökulsárlón and Blue Lagoon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 24,140 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Jökulsárlón and Blue Lagoon. We recommend that you take the bus to Höfn í Hornafirði - Sundlaug then fly from Hornafjordur (HFN) to Reykjavik (RKV). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jökulsárlón and Blue Lagoon. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Jökulsárlón to Blue Lagoon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jökulsárlón, Vík í Mýrdal, Selfoss - N1, Reykjavík and Grindavíkurafleggjari. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.
Strætó and Sterna run regular bus services between Jökulsárlón and Blue Lagoon. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jökulsárlón to Blue Lagoon. We recommend that you take the bus to Höfn í Hornafirði - Sundlaug then fly from Hornafjordur (HFN) to Reykjavik (RKV). instead which will take 3h 30m.
The closest major airport to Blue Lagoon is Keflavík International Airport (KEF) (KEF) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Blue Lagoon. Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) and Isafjordur Airport (IFJ) (IFJ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Jökulsárlón and Blue Lagoon. The distance is around 409km (254 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jökulsárlón to Blue Lagoon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around ISK 24,140 ($175).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane | 3h 30m | ISK 43,005($310) | 5 times a week | 495km (308 miles) |
Bus | 6h 55m | ISK 24,140($175) | 5 times a week | 444km (276 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | ISK 9,155($66) | on demand | 409km (254 miles) |
Strætó
Sterna
Eagle Air
Icelandair
The following major airports near Blue Lagoon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.