How to travel from Mývatn to Þingvellir National Park, Iceland

The distance between Mývatn and Þingvellir National Park is around 400km (249 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Mývatn to Þingvellir National Park by taxi, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Þingvellir National ParkMývatn if you're planning a return trip.

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Husavik (HZK) then fly from Husavik (HZK) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take a taxi to Þingvellir.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ISK 61,040($440)
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Drive

Drive to Þingvellir.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance480km (298 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mývatn and Þingvellir National Park

There are several options for getting from Mývatn to Þingvellir National Park by taxi, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which costs around ISK 49,250 ($355) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 61,040 ($440).

The distance between Mývatn and Þingvellir National Park is around 400km (249 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 242km (150 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Mývatn and Þingvellir National Park by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mývatn to Þingvellir National Park is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ISK 61,040 ($440).

The cheapest way to travel between Mývatn and Þingvellir National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which will typically cost around ISK 49,250 ($355) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mývatn and Þingvellir National Park. We recommend that you take a taxi to Husavik (HZK) then fly from Husavik (HZK) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take a taxi to Þingvellir. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mývatn and Þingvellir National Park. We recommend that you take a taxi to Husavik (HZK) then fly from Husavik (HZK) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take a taxi to Þingvellir. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mývatn to Þingvellir National Park. We recommend that you take a taxi to Husavik (HZK) then fly from Husavik (HZK) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take a taxi to Þingvellir. instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Þingvellir National Park is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 44km (28 miles) from Þingvellir National Park. 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 Þingvellir National Park. The distance is around 480km (298 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mývatn to Þingvellir National Park is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around ISK 61,040 ($440).

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Transport options from Mývatn to Þingvellir National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane + 1 similar
2h 25m
ISK 61,040($440)
on demand400km (249 miles)
Bus, Plane and Taxi4h 20m
ISK 49,250($355)
4 times a week605km (376 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
ISK 10,820($78)
on demand480km (298 miles)

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Airports near Þingvellir National Park

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

RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
44km (28 miles) from Þingvellir National Park
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Þingvellir National Park
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
208km (129 miles) from Þingvellir National Park