How to travel from Reykjavik to Goðafoss Waterfall, Iceland

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.

5 routes found

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.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Husavik (HZK) then take the bus to Fosshóll - Goðafoss.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    ISK 23,445($170)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Akureyri - Hof.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 11,515($83)
Operated by

Strætó

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Drive

Drive to Goðafoss Waterfall.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance419km (260 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reykjavik and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Transport options from Reykjavik to Goðafoss Waterfall
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
1h 25m
ISK 23,445($170)
twice daily328km (204 miles)
Fly to Akureyri (AEY), Bus1h 50m
ISK 15,400($110)
every 20 mins289km (179 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7hrs
ISK 11,515($83)
twice daily454km (282 miles)
Bus to Akureyri - Hof7h 30m
ISK 11,515($83)
once a week463km (288 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
ISK 9,435($68)
on demand419km (260 miles)

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Airports near Goðafoss Waterfall

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

AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Goðafoss Waterfall
EGS
Egilsstadir Airport (EGS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
152km (94 miles) from Goðafoss Waterfall
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
304km (189 miles) from Goðafoss Waterfall