How to travel from Reykjavik to Seljalandsfoss, Iceland

The distance between Reykjavik and Seljalandsfoss is around 123km (77 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Reykjavik to Seljalandsfoss 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 SeljalandsfossReykjavik if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus to Hvolsvöllur

Take the bus to Hvolsvöllur.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 6,520($47)
Operated by

Strætó

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Drive

Drive to Seljalandsfoss.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance125km (77 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reykjavik and Seljalandsfoss

There are several options for getting from Reykjavik to Seljalandsfoss by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 4,855 ($35) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 2,915 ($21).

The distance between Reykjavik and Seljalandsfoss is around 123km (77 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 112km (70 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Reykjavik and Seljalandsfoss by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reykjavik to Seljalandsfoss is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx ISK 2,915 ($21).

The cheapest way to travel between Reykjavik and Seljalandsfoss, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 4,855 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Reykjavik and Seljalandsfoss. We recommend that you drive to Seljalandsfoss. instead which will take 1h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Reykjavik and Seljalandsfoss. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Reykjavik and Seljalandsfoss with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 2h 10m.

Sterna and Strætó run regular bus services between Reykjavik and Seljalandsfoss. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 10m 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 Seljalandsfoss. We recommend that you take the bus to Seljalandsfoss. instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Seljalandsfoss is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 111km (69 miles) from Seljalandsfoss. 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 and Seljalandsfoss. The distance is around 125km (77 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reykjavik to Seljalandsfoss is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around ISK 4,855 ($35).

How do I get from Reykjavik to Seljalandsfoss

Compare travel optionsbetween Reykjavik and Seljalandsfoss

Transport options from Reykjavik to Seljalandsfoss
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Hvolsvöllur + 1 similar
1h 55m
ISK 6,520($47)
once daily123km (77 miles)
Bus2h 10m
ISK 4,855($35)
twice daily127km (79 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
ISK 2,915($21)
on demand125km (77 miles)

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Airports near Seljalandsfoss

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

RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Seljalandsfoss
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
136km (85 miles) from Seljalandsfoss
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
244km (152 miles) from Seljalandsfoss