How to travel from Seljalandsfoss to Blue Lagoon, Iceland

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.

4 routes found

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 LagoonSeljalandsfoss if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Reykjavík Campsite.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 12,485($90)
Operated by

Sterna

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Bus and Taxi

Take the bus to Reykjavík Campsite then take a taxi to Blue Lagoon.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 28,440($205)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Blue Lagoon.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance159km (99 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seljalandsfoss and Blue Lagoon

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Transport options from Seljalandsfoss to Blue Lagoon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
3h 15m
ISK 12,485($90)
once daily180km (112 miles)
Bus via Reykjavík3h 60m
ISK 11,655($84)
once daily178km (111 miles)
Bus and Taxi
2h 40m
ISK 28,440($205)
once daily174km (108 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
ISK 3,605($26)
on demand159km (99 miles)

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Airports near Blue Lagoon

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

KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Blue Lagoon
RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (23 miles) from Blue Lagoon
IFJ
Isafjordur Airport (IFJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
245km (152 miles) from Blue Lagoon