The distance between Jökulsárlón and Seydisfjordur is around 291km (181 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 20m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Jökulsárlón to Seydisfjordur 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 Seydisfjordur → Jökulsárlón if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Vík í Mýrdal, Selfoss - N1 then Akureyri and then to Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið.
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There are several options for getting from Jökulsárlón to Seydisfjordur by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 39,955 ($290) and will take around 18h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 6,520 ($47).
The distance between Jökulsárlón and Seydisfjordur is around 291km (181 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 169km (105 miles)
It takes around 18h 35m to get from Jökulsárlón and Seydisfjordur by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Jökulsárlón to Seydisfjordur is to drive which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ISK 6,520 ($47).
The cheapest way to travel between Jökulsárlón and Seydisfjordur, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 39,955 ($290) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Jökulsárlón and Seydisfjordur. We recommend that you drive to Seyðisfjörður. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jökulsárlón and Seydisfjordur. It typically takes around 18h 35m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Jökulsárlón to Seydisfjordur. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jökulsárlón, Vík í Mýrdal, Selfoss - N1, Akureyri and Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 18h 35m.
Strætó and SBA-Norðurleið run regular bus services between Jökulsárlón and Seydisfjordur. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 18h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jökulsárlón to Seydisfjordur. We recommend that you take the bus to Vík í Mýrdal, Selfoss - N1 then Akureyri and then to Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið. instead which will take 18h 35m.
The closest major airport to Seydisfjordur is Egilsstadir Airport (EGS) (EGS) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Seydisfjordur. 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 Jökulsárlón and Seydisfjordur. The distance is around 291km (181 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jökulsárlón to Seydisfjordur is to take the bus which takes, on average, 18h 35m and will usually cost around ISK 39,955 ($290).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 18h 35m | ISK 39,955($290) | 4 times a week | 992km (617 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | ISK 6,520($47) | on demand | 291km (181 miles) |
Strætó
SBA-Norðurleið
The following major airports near Seydisfjordur offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.