How to travel from Jökulsárlón to Seydisfjordur, Iceland

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.

2 routes found

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 SeydisfjordurJökulsárlón if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Vík í Mýrdal, Selfoss - N1 then Akureyri and then to Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið.

  • Duration18h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ISK 39,955($290)
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Drive

Drive to Seyðisfjörður.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance291km (181 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jökulsárlón and Seydisfjordur

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.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jökulsárlón and Seydisfjordur. We recommend that you drive to Seyðisfjörður. instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Transport options from Jökulsárlón to Seydisfjordur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
18h 35m
ISK 39,955($290)
4 times a week992km (617 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
ISK 6,520($47)
on demand291km (181 miles)

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Airports near Seydisfjordur

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

EGS
Egilsstadir Airport (EGS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Seydisfjordur
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
193km (120 miles) from Seydisfjordur
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
434km (269 miles) from Seydisfjordur