How to travel from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Skógafoss, Iceland

The distance between Reykjavik Airport (RKV) and Skógafoss is around 154km (96 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) 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 SkógafossReykjavik Airport (RKV) if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Skógar.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 5,550($40)
Operated by

Sterna

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Drive

Drive to Hótel Skógafoss Skogar.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance154km (96 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reykjavik Airport (RKV) and Skógafoss

There are several options for getting from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Skógafoss by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 5,550 ($40) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 3,470 ($25).

The distance between Reykjavik Airport (RKV) and Skógafoss is around 154km (96 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 136km (85 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) and Skógafoss by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Skógafoss is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ISK 3,470 ($25).

The cheapest way to travel between Reykjavik Airport (RKV) and Skógafoss, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 5,550 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Reykjavik Airport (RKV) and Skógafoss. We recommend that you drive to Hótel Skógafoss Skogar. instead which will take 2hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) and Skógafoss. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Skógafoss. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Skógar. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Sterna run regular bus services between Reykjavik Airport (RKV) and Skógafoss. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Skógafoss from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) is to drive which will take 2hrs and cost around ISK 3,470 ($25).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Skógafoss. We recommend that you take the bus to Skógar. instead which will take 4h 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 Reykjavik Airport (RKV) and Skógafoss. The distance is around 154km (96 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Skógafoss is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ISK 5,550 ($40).

How do I get from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Skógafoss

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Transport options from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Skógafoss
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 10m
ISK 5,550($40)
once daily161km (100 miles)
Drive
2hrs
ISK 3,470($25)
on demand154km (96 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