The distance between Reykjavik and Jökulsárlón is around 374km (233 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Reykjavik to Jökulsárlón 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 Jökulsárlón → Reykjavik if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Hornafjordur (HFN) then take the bus to Jökulsárlón.
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There are several options for getting from Reykjavik to Jökulsárlón by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around ISK 36,900 ($265) and will take around 2h 15m.
The distance between Reykjavik and Jökulsárlón is around 374km (233 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 277km (172 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Reykjavik and Jökulsárlón by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Reykjavik to Jökulsárlón is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx ISK 36,900 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Reykjavik and Jökulsárlón, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 36,900 ($265) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Reykjavik and Jökulsárlón. We recommend that you fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Hornafjordur (HFN) then take the bus to Jökulsárlón. instead which will take 2h 15m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Reykjavik and Jökulsárlón. We recommend that you fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Hornafjordur (HFN) then take the bus to Jökulsárlón. instead which will take 2h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reykjavik to Jökulsárlón. We recommend that you fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Hornafjordur (HFN) then take the bus to Jökulsárlón. instead which will take 2h 15m.
The closest major airport to Jökulsárlón is Egilsstadir Airport (EGS) (EGS) which is approximately 159km (99 miles) from Jökulsárlón. Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) 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 Jökulsárlón. The distance is around 374km (233 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reykjavik to Jökulsárlón is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around ISK 36,900 ($265).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus | 2h 15m | ISK 36,900($265) | 6 times a week | 421km (262 miles) |
Drive | 4h 55m | ISK 8,465($61) | on demand | 374km (233 miles) |
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The following major airports near Jökulsárlón offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.