The distance between Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss is around 29km (18 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 21min.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Seljalandsfoss to Skógafoss 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 Skógafoss → Seljalandsfoss if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Skógar.
Sterna
Take a taxi to Guesthouse Skógafoss Skogar.
Eyjataxi
Drive to Guesthouse Skógafoss Skogar.
There are several options for getting from Seljalandsfoss to Skógafoss by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 3,745 ($27) and will take around 36min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 21min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 13,180 ($95).
The distance between Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss is around 29km (18 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 25km (16 miles)
It takes around 36min to get from Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Seljalandsfoss to Skógafoss is to take a taxi which takes around 21min and will set you back approx ISK 13,180 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 3,745 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. We recommend that you take a taxi to Guesthouse Skógafoss Skogar. instead which will take 21min.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. It typically takes around 36min and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Seljalandsfoss to Skógafoss. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Skógar. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 36min.
Sterna run regular bus services between Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. Buses run once daily and take around 36min on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seljalandsfoss to Skógafoss. We recommend that you take the bus to Skógar. instead which will take 36min.
The closest major airport to Skógafoss is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 136km (85 miles) from Skógafoss. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. The distance is around 29km (18 miles) by road and it will take around 21min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seljalandsfoss to Skógafoss is to take the bus which takes, on average, 36min and will usually cost around ISK 3,745 ($27).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 36min | ISK 3,745($27) | once daily | 29km (18 miles) |
Taxi | 21min | ISK 13,180($95) | on demand | 29km (18 miles) |
Drive | 21min | ISK 695($5) | on demand | 29km (18 miles) |
Sterna
The following major airports near Skógafoss offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.