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

The distance between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Skógafoss is around 195km (121 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Skógafoss 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 SkógafossKeflavík International Airport (KEF) if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Reykjavik BSI Bus Terminal then Hvolsvöllur and then to Skógar.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 12,900($95)
Operated by

Strætó

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Drive

Drive to Hótel Skógafoss Skogar.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance195km (121 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Skógafoss

There are several options for getting from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Skógafoss by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 12,900 ($95) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 4,440 ($32).

The distance between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Skógafoss is around 195km (121 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 162km (100 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Skógafoss by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Skógafoss is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx ISK 4,440 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Skógafoss, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 12,900 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Skógafoss. We recommend that you drive to Hótel Skógafoss Skogar. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Skógafoss. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Skógafoss. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Reykjavik BSI Bus Terminal, Mjódd, Hvolsvöllur and Skógar. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Flybus Iceland, Strætó and Sterna run regular bus services between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Skógafoss. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Skógafoss from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) is to drive which will take 2h 35m and cost around ISK 4,440 ($32).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Skógafoss. We recommend that you take the bus to Reykjavik BSI Bus Terminal then Hvolsvöllur and then to Skógar. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Skógafoss is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 136km (85 miles) from Skógafoss. 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 Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Skógafoss. The distance is around 195km (121 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Skógafoss is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ISK 12,900 ($95).

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Transport options from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Skógafoss
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 2 similar
3h 10m
ISK 12,900($95)
once daily207km (129 miles)
Bus via Reykjavik BSI Bus Terminal3h 10m
ISK 12,900($95)
once daily207km (129 miles)
Bus to Skógar4h 55m
ISK 14,010($100)
once daily211km (131 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
ISK 4,440($32)
on demand195km (121 miles)

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Airports near Skógafoss

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

RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
136km (85 miles) from Skógafoss
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
162km (100 miles) from Skógafoss
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
246km (153 miles) from Skógafoss