The distance between Seljalandsfoss and Blue Lagoon is around 159km (99 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Seljalandsfoss to Blue Lagoon by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Blue Lagoon → Seljalandsfoss if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Reykjavík Campsite.
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Take the bus to Reykjavík Campsite then take a taxi to Blue Lagoon.
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There are several options for getting from Seljalandsfoss to Blue Lagoon by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 11,655 ($84) and will take around 3h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 3,605 ($26).
The distance between Seljalandsfoss and Blue Lagoon is around 159km (99 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 124km (77 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Seljalandsfoss and Blue Lagoon by bus and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Seljalandsfoss to Blue Lagoon is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx ISK 3,605 ($26).
The cheapest way to travel between Seljalandsfoss and Blue Lagoon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 11,655 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Seljalandsfoss and Blue Lagoon. We recommend that you drive to Blue Lagoon. instead which will take 2h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Seljalandsfoss and Blue Lagoon. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Seljalandsfoss to Blue Lagoon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Reykjavík Campsite, Hlemmur A, Fjörður and Grindavíkurafleggjari. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
Sterna and Strætó run regular bus services between Seljalandsfoss and Blue Lagoon. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seljalandsfoss to Blue Lagoon. We recommend that you take the bus to Reykjavík Campsite then take a taxi to Blue Lagoon. instead which will take 2h 40m.
The closest major airport to Blue Lagoon is Keflavík International Airport (KEF) (KEF) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Blue Lagoon. Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) and Isafjordur Airport (IFJ) (IFJ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Seljalandsfoss and Blue Lagoon. The distance is around 159km (99 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seljalandsfoss to Blue Lagoon is to take the bus and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around ISK 28,440 ($205).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 3h 15m | ISK 12,485($90) | once daily | 180km (112 miles) |
Bus via Reykjavík | 3h 60m | ISK 11,655($84) | once daily | 178km (111 miles) |
Bus and Taxi | 2h 40m | ISK 28,440($205) | once daily | 174km (108 miles) |
Drive | 2h 10m | ISK 3,605($26) | on demand | 159km (99 miles) |
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The following major airports near Blue Lagoon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.