How to travel from Jökulsárlón to Vik, Iceland

The distance between Jökulsárlón and Vik is around 191km (119 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.

2 routes found

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

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

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Taxi and Bus

Take a taxi to Freysnes then take the bus to Vík í Mýrdal.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ISK 25,945($185)
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Drive

Drive to Vik.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance191km (119 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jökulsárlón and Vik

There are several options for getting from Jökulsárlón to Vik by taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi and then take the bus which costs around ISK 25,945 ($185) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 4,300 ($31).

The distance between Jökulsárlón and Vik is around 191km (119 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 155km (96 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Jökulsárlón and Vik by taxi and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jökulsárlón to Vik is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ISK 4,300 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Jökulsárlón and Vik, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi and then take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 25,945 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jökulsárlón and Vik. We recommend that you drive to Vik. instead which will take 2h 30m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Jökulsárlón and Vik. We recommend that you drive to Vik. instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jökulsárlón to Vik. We recommend that you take a taxi to Freysnes then take the bus to Vík í Mýrdal. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Vik is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 164km (102 miles) from Vik. Keflavík International Airport (KEF) (KEF) and Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) 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 Vik. The distance is around 191km (119 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jökulsárlón to Vik is to take a taxi and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around ISK 25,945 ($185).

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Transport options from Jökulsárlón to Vik
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Bus
2h 40m
ISK 25,945($185)
6 times a week195km (121 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
ISK 4,300($31)
on demand191km (119 miles)

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Airports near Vik

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

RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
164km (102 miles) from Vik
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
189km (118 miles) from Vik
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
253km (157 miles) from Vik