The distance between Reykjavik and Seydisfjordur is around 659km (409 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 8h 35m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Reykjavik to Seydisfjordur 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 Seydisfjordur → Reykjavik if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Akureyri - Hof and then to Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið.
Strætó
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There are several options for getting from Reykjavik to Seydisfjordur by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 17,895 ($130) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 8h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 14,845 ($105).
The distance between Reykjavik and Seydisfjordur is around 659km (409 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 397km (246 miles)
It takes around 10h 45m to get from Reykjavik and Seydisfjordur by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Reykjavik to Seydisfjordur is to drive which takes around 8h 35m and will set you back approx ISK 14,845 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Reykjavik and Seydisfjordur, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 17,895 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Reykjavik and Seydisfjordur. We recommend that you drive to Seyðisfjörður. instead which will take 8h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Reykjavik and Seydisfjordur. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Reykjavik to Seydisfjordur. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Akureyri - Hof and Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.
Strætó and SBA-Norðurleið run regular bus services between Reykjavik and Seydisfjordur. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 10h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reykjavik to Seydisfjordur. We recommend that you take the bus to Akureyri - Hof and then to Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið. instead which will take 10h 45m.
The closest major airport to Seydisfjordur is Egilsstadir Airport (EGS) (EGS) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Seydisfjordur. 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 Seydisfjordur. The distance is around 659km (409 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reykjavik to Seydisfjordur is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 45m and will usually cost around ISK 17,895 ($130).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 10h 45m | ISK 17,895($130) | 4 times a week | 698km (434 miles) |
Bus via Akureyri | 14h 50m | ISK 26,915($195) | 4 times a week | 716km (445 miles) |
Drive | 8h 35m | ISK 14,845($105) | on demand | 659km (409 miles) |
Icelandair
Eagle Air
Strætó
SBA-Norðurleið
The following major airports near Seydisfjordur offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.