How to travel from Jökulsárlón to Skaftafell, Iceland

The distance between Jökulsárlón and Skaftafell is around 55km (34 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 47min.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Jökulsárlón to Skaftafell by taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SkaftafellJökulsárlón if you're planning a return trip.

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Skaftafell.

  • Duration47min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ISK 24,970($180)
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Drive

Drive to Skaftafell.

  • Duration47min
  • Distance55km (34 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jökulsárlón and Skaftafell

There are several options for getting from Jökulsárlón to Skaftafell by taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi which costs around ISK 24,970 ($180) and will take around 47min.

The distance between Jökulsárlón and Skaftafell is around 55km (34 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 36km (23 miles)

It takes around 47min to get from Jökulsárlón and Skaftafell by taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 47min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jökulsárlón to Skaftafell is to take a taxi which takes around 47min and will set you back approx ISK 24,970 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Jökulsárlón and Skaftafell, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi which will typically cost around ISK 24,970 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jökulsárlón and Skaftafell. We recommend that you take a taxi to Skaftafell. instead which will take 47min.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Jökulsárlón and Skaftafell. We recommend that you take a taxi to Skaftafell. instead which will take 47min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jökulsárlón to Skaftafell. We recommend that you take a taxi to Skaftafell. instead which will take 47min.

The closest major airport to Skaftafell is Egilsstadir Airport (EGS) (EGS) which is approximately 186km (116 miles) from Skaftafell. 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 Skaftafell. The distance is around 55km (34 miles) by road and it will take around 47min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jökulsárlón to Skaftafell is to take a taxi which takes, on average, 47min and will usually cost around ISK 24,970 ($180).

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Transport options from Jökulsárlón to Skaftafell
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi
47min
ISK 24,970($180)
on demand55km (34 miles)
Drive
47min
ISK 1,250($9)
on demand55km (34 miles)

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Airports near Skaftafell

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

EGS
Egilsstadir Airport (EGS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
186km (116 miles) from Skaftafell
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
190km (118 miles) from Skaftafell
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
276km (171 miles) from Skaftafell