The distance between Reykjavik and Goðafoss Waterfall is around 289km (179 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 1h 25m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Reykjavik to Goðafoss Waterfall by 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 Goðafoss Waterfall → Reykjavik if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Husavik (HZK) then take the bus to Fosshóll - Goðafoss.
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Take the bus to Akureyri - Hof.
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Drive to Goðafoss Waterfall.
There are several options for getting from Reykjavik to Goðafoss Waterfall by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 11,515 ($83) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 23,445 ($170).
The distance between Reykjavik and Goðafoss Waterfall is around 289km (179 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 268km (167 miles)
It takes around 1h 25m to get from Reykjavik and Goðafoss Waterfall by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Reykjavik to Goðafoss Waterfall is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx ISK 23,445 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Reykjavik and Goðafoss Waterfall, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 11,515 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Reykjavik and Goðafoss Waterfall. We recommend that you fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Husavik (HZK) then take the bus to Fosshóll - Goðafoss. instead which will take 1h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Reykjavik and Goðafoss Waterfall. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Reykjavik to Goðafoss Waterfall. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Akureyri - Hof and Fosshóll - Goðafoss. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7hrs.
Strætó run regular bus services between Reykjavik and Goðafoss Waterfall. Buses run twice daily and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reykjavik to Goðafoss Waterfall. We recommend that you fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Husavik (HZK) then take the bus to Fosshóll - Goðafoss. instead which will take 1h 25m.
The closest major airport to Goðafoss Waterfall is Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Goðafoss Waterfall. Egilsstadir Airport (EGS) (EGS) and Keflavík International Airport (KEF) (KEF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Reykjavik and Goðafoss Waterfall. The distance is around 419km (260 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reykjavik to Goðafoss Waterfall is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around ISK 23,445 ($170).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 1h 25m | ISK 23,445($170) | twice daily | 328km (204 miles) |
Fly to Akureyri (AEY), Bus | 1h 50m | ISK 15,400($110) | every 20 mins | 289km (179 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7hrs | ISK 11,515($83) | twice daily | 454km (282 miles) |
Bus to Akureyri - Hof | 7h 30m | ISK 11,515($83) | once a week | 463km (288 miles) |
Drive | 5h 30m | ISK 9,435($68) | on demand | 419km (260 miles) |
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The following major airports near Goðafoss Waterfall offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.