How to travel from Mývatn to Selfoss, Iceland

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.

3 routes found

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 SelfossMývatn if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Fellabær - Olís then fly from Egilsstadir (EGS) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Selfoss - Ráðhúsið.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ISK 28,995($210)
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Drive

Drive to Selfoss.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance502km (312 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mývatn and Selfoss

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mývatn and Selfoss

Transport options from Mývatn to Selfoss
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
4h 50m
ISK 28,995($210)
4 times a week612km (380 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Bus2h 55m
ISK 40,785($295)
every 3 hours407km (253 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
ISK 11,235($81)
on demand502km (312 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Selfoss

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

RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Selfoss
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Selfoss
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
236km (147 miles) from Selfoss