How to travel from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Jökulsárlón, Iceland

The distance between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Jökulsárlón is around 417km (259 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the bus and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Jökulsárlón by plane, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out JökulsárlónKeflavík International Airport (KEF) if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane, Bus and Taxi

Fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Hornafjordur (HFN) then take the bus to Jökulsárlón then take a taxi to Jökulsárlón.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ISK 28,580($205)
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Bus

Take the bus to Selfoss then Vík í Mýrdal and then to Freysnes.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ISK 41,620($300)
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Strætó

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Drive

Drive to Jökulsárlón.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance417km (259 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Jökulsárlón

There are several options for getting from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Jökulsárlón by plane, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to fly, then take the bus and then take a taxi which costs around ISK 28,580 ($205) and will take around 3h 30m.

The distance between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Jökulsárlón is around 417km (259 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 311km (193 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Jökulsárlón by plane, bus and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Jökulsárlón is to fly, then take the bus and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ISK 28,580 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Jökulsárlón, if you exclude driving, is to fly, then take the bus and then take a taxi which will typically cost around ISK 28,580 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Jökulsárlón. We recommend that you fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Hornafjordur (HFN) then take the bus to Jökulsárlón then take a taxi to Jökulsárlón. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Jökulsárlón. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Jökulsárlón. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Reykjavik BSI Bus Terminal, Selfoss, Vík í Mýrdal and Freysnes. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

Sterna and Strætó run regular bus services between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Jökulsárlón. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Jökulsárlón from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) is to fly, then take the bus and then take a taxi which will take 3h 30m and cost around ISK 28,580 ($205).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Jökulsárlón. We recommend that you fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Hornafjordur (HFN) then take the bus to Jökulsárlón then take a taxi to Jökulsárlón. instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Jökulsárlón is Egilsstadir Airport (EGS) (EGS) which is approximately 159km (99 miles) from Jökulsárlón. 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 Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Jökulsárlón. The distance is around 417km (259 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Jökulsárlón is to fly, then take the bus and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ISK 28,580 ($205).

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Transport options from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Jökulsárlón
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Bus and Taxi
3h 30m
ISK 28,580($205)
5 times a week473km (294 miles)
Bus
6h 35m
ISK 41,620($300)
5 times a week437km (272 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
ISK 9,435($68)
on demand417km (259 miles)

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Airports near Jökulsárlón

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

EGS
Egilsstadir Airport (EGS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
159km (99 miles) from Jökulsárlón
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
196km (122 miles) from Jökulsárlón
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
311km (193 miles) from Jökulsárlón