How to travel from Reykjavik to Jökulsárlón, Iceland

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.

2 routes found

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 JökulsárlónReykjavik if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Hornafjordur (HFN) then take the bus to Jökulsárlón.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ISK 36,900($265)
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Drive

Drive to Jökulsárlón.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance374km (233 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reykjavik and Jökulsárlón

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Reykjavik and Jökulsárlón

Transport options from Reykjavik to Jökulsárlón
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
2h 15m
ISK 36,900($265)
6 times a week421km (262 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
ISK 8,465($61)
on demand374km (233 miles)

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Airports near Jökulsárlón

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

EGS
Egilsstadir Airport (EGS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
159km (99 miles) from Jökulsárlón
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
196km (122 miles) from Jökulsárlón
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
311km (193 miles) from Jökulsárlón