The distance between Seljalandsfoss and Dettifoss is around 649km (403 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 9hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Seljalandsfoss to Dettifoss 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 Dettifoss → Seljalandsfoss if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Hveragerði then Akureyri - Hof and then to Jökulsá á Fjöllum.
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There are several options for getting from Seljalandsfoss to Dettifoss by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 32,465 ($235) and will take around 12h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 9hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 14,565 ($105).
The distance between Seljalandsfoss and Dettifoss is around 649km (403 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 298km (185 miles)
It takes around 11h 20m to get from Seljalandsfoss and Dettifoss by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Seljalandsfoss to Dettifoss is to drive which takes around 9hrs and will set you back approx ISK 14,565 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Seljalandsfoss and Dettifoss, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 32,465 ($235) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Seljalandsfoss and Dettifoss. We recommend that you drive to Dettifoss. instead which will take 9hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Seljalandsfoss and Dettifoss. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Seljalandsfoss to Dettifoss. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hveragerði, Mjódd, Akureyri - Hof and Jökulsá á Fjöllum. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 20m.
Sterna and Strætó run regular bus services between Seljalandsfoss and Dettifoss. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 11h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seljalandsfoss to Dettifoss. We recommend that you take the bus to Hveragerði then Akureyri - Hof and then to Jökulsá á Fjöllum. instead which will take 11h 20m.
The closest major airport to Dettifoss is Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) which is approximately 79km (49 miles) from Dettifoss. Egilsstadir Airport (EGS) (EGS) 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 Seljalandsfoss and Dettifoss. The distance is around 649km (403 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seljalandsfoss to Dettifoss is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 20m and will usually cost around ISK 33,020 ($240).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 11h 20m | ISK 33,020($240) | 4 times a week | 699km (434 miles) |
Bus via Reykjavík | 12h 35m | ISK 32,465($235) | once a week | 711km (442 miles) |
Drive | 9hrs | ISK 14,565($105) | on demand | 649km (403 miles) |
Sterna
Eagle Air
The following major airports near Dettifoss offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.