How to travel from Seljalandsfoss to Skógafoss, Iceland

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.

3 routes found

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 SkógafossSeljalandsfoss if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Skógar.

  • Duration36min
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 3,745($27)
Operated by

Sterna

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Guesthouse Skógafoss Skogar.

  • Duration21min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ISK 13,180($95)
Operated by

Eyjataxi

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Drive

Drive to Guesthouse Skógafoss Skogar.

  • Duration21min
  • Distance29km (18 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Seljalandsfoss to Skógafoss

Compare travel optionsbetween Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss

Transport options from Seljalandsfoss to Skógafoss
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
36min
ISK 3,745($27)
once daily29km (18 miles)
Taxi
21min
ISK 13,180($95)
on demand29km (18 miles)
Drive
21min
ISK 695($5)
on demand29km (18 miles)

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Airports near Skógafoss

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

RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
136km (85 miles) from Skógafoss
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
162km (100 miles) from Skógafoss
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
246km (153 miles) from Skógafoss