How to travel from Jökulsárlón to Tröllaskagi, Iceland

The distance between Jökulsárlón and Tröllaskagi is around 595km (370 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 8h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Jökulsárlón to Tröllaskagi 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 TröllaskagiJökulsárlón if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Vík í Mýrdal, Selfoss - N1 then Mjódd and then to Akureyri - Hof.

  • Duration13h 55m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ISK 45,920($330)
Operated by

Strætó

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Drive

Drive to Tröllaskagi.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Distance595km (370 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jökulsárlón and Tröllaskagi

There are several options for getting from Jökulsárlón to Tröllaskagi by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 45,920 ($330) and will take around 13h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 8h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 13,320 ($95).

The distance between Jökulsárlón and Tröllaskagi is around 595km (370 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 228km (141 miles)

It takes around 13h 55m to get from Jökulsárlón and Tröllaskagi by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jökulsárlón to Tröllaskagi is to drive which takes around 8h 40m and will set you back approx ISK 13,320 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Jökulsárlón and Tröllaskagi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 45,920 ($330) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jökulsárlón and Tröllaskagi. We recommend that you drive to Tröllaskagi. instead which will take 8h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jökulsárlón and Tröllaskagi. It typically takes around 13h 55m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jökulsárlón to Tröllaskagi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jökulsárlón, Vík í Mýrdal, Selfoss - N1, Mjódd, Akureyri - Hof and Dalvík. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 55m.

Strætó and Sterna run regular bus services between Jökulsárlón and Tröllaskagi. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 13h 55m 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 Tröllaskagi. We recommend that you take the bus to Vík í Mýrdal, Selfoss - N1 then Mjódd and then to Akureyri - Hof. instead which will take 13h 55m.

The closest major airport to Tröllaskagi is Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Tröllaskagi. Isafjordur Airport (IFJ) (IFJ) 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 Tröllaskagi. The distance is around 595km (370 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jökulsárlón to Tröllaskagi is to take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 55m and will usually cost around ISK 45,920 ($330).

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Transport options from Jökulsárlón to Tröllaskagi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
13h 55m
ISK 45,920($330)
5 times a week894km (556 miles)
Bus via Vík í Mýrdal15h 40m
ISK 47,585($345)
once a week908km (564 miles)
Drive
8h 40m
ISK 13,320($95)
on demand595km (370 miles)

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Airports near Tröllaskagi

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

AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Tröllaskagi
IFJ
Isafjordur Airport (IFJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
199km (124 miles) from Tröllaskagi
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
271km (168 miles) from Tröllaskagi