The distance between Mývatn and Selfoss is around 407km (253 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Mývatn to Selfoss by car, taxi, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Selfoss → Mývatn if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Fellabær - Olís then fly from Egilsstadir (EGS) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Selfoss - Ráðhúsið.
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There are several options for getting from Mývatn to Selfoss by car, taxi, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around ISK 28,995 ($210) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 40,785 ($295).
The distance between Mývatn and Selfoss is around 407km (253 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 265km (164 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Mývatn and Selfoss by car. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mývatn to Selfoss is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ISK 40,785 ($295).
The cheapest way to travel between Mývatn and Selfoss, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around ISK 28,995 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Mývatn and Selfoss. We recommend that you take a taxi to Husavik (HZK) then fly from Husavik (HZK) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Selfoss - Ráðhúsið. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mývatn and Selfoss. We recommend that you take a taxi to Husavik (HZK) then fly from Husavik (HZK) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Selfoss - Ráðhúsið. instead which will take 2h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mývatn to Selfoss. We recommend that you take a taxi to Husavik (HZK) then fly from Husavik (HZK) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Selfoss - Ráðhúsið. instead which will take 2h 55m.
The closest major airport to Selfoss is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Selfoss. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Mývatn and Selfoss. The distance is around 502km (312 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mývatn to Selfoss is to drive which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around ISK 11,235 ($81).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 50m | ISK 28,995($210) | 4 times a week | 612km (380 miles) |
Taxi, Plane and Bus | 2h 55m | ISK 40,785($295) | every 3 hours | 407km (253 miles) |
Drive | 6h 30m | ISK 11,235($81) | on demand | 502km (312 miles) |
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