How to travel from Jökulsárlón to Keflavík International Airport (KEF), Iceland

The distance between Jökulsárlón and Keflavík International Airport (KEF) is around 417km (259 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Jökulsárlón to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) by bus, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Keflavík International Airport (KEF)Jökulsárlón if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Höfn í Hornafirði - Sundlaug then fly from Hornafjordur (HFN) to Reykjavik (RKV).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ISK 30,245($220)
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Bus

Take the bus to Vík í Mýrdal then Selfoss - N1 and then to Reykjavík.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ISK 36,900($265)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas Airport (KEF).

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance417km (259 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jökulsárlón and Keflavík International Airport (KEF)

There are several options for getting from Jökulsárlón to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) by bus, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 16,510 ($120) 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 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 30,245 ($220).

The distance between Jökulsárlón and Keflavík International Airport (KEF) is around 417km (259 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 311km (193 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Jökulsárlón and Keflavík International Airport (KEF) by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jökulsárlón to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ISK 30,245 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Jökulsárlón and Keflavík International Airport (KEF), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 16,510 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jökulsárlón and Keflavík International Airport (KEF). 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 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jökulsárlón and Keflavík International Airport (KEF). It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jökulsárlón to Keflavík International Airport (KEF). However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Freysnes, Vík í Mýrdal, Selfoss - N1 and Reykjavík. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Strætó and Sterna run regular bus services between Jökulsárlón and Keflavík International Airport (KEF). Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) from Jökulsárlón is to take the bus and then fly which will take 3h 10m and cost around ISK 30,245 ($220).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jökulsárlón to Keflavík International Airport (KEF). 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 10m.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Jökulsárlón and Keflavík International Airport (KEF). The distance is around 417km (259 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jökulsárlón to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ISK 30,245 ($220).

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Transport options from Jökulsárlón to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
3h 10m
ISK 30,245($220)
5 times a week473km (294 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 20m
ISK 36,900($265)
5 times a week433km (269 miles)
Bus via Vík í Mýrdal6h 55m
ISK 16,510($120)
5 times a week446km (277 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
ISK 9,435($68)
on demand417km (259 miles)

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