How to travel from Seydisfjordur to Selfoss, Iceland

The distance between Seydisfjordur and Selfoss is around 468km (291 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Seydisfjordur to Selfoss by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SelfossSeydisfjordur if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Egilsstadir (EGS) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Selfoss - Ráðhúsið.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ISK 15,675($115)
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Bus

Take the bus to Akureyri - Hof then Mjódd and then to Selfoss - Ráðhúsið.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ISK 19,420($140)
Operated by

Strætó

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Drive

Drive to Selfoss.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Distance603km (374 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seydisfjordur and Selfoss

There are several options for getting from Seydisfjordur to Selfoss by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around ISK 15,675 ($115) and will take around 3h 20m.

The distance between Seydisfjordur and Selfoss is around 468km (291 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 365km (227 miles)

It takes around 11h 40m to get from Seydisfjordur and Selfoss by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seydisfjordur to Selfoss is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ISK 15,675 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Seydisfjordur and Selfoss, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 15,675 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Seydisfjordur and Selfoss. We recommend that you fly from Egilsstadir (EGS) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Selfoss - Ráðhúsið. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Seydisfjordur and Selfoss. It typically takes around 11h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Seydisfjordur to Selfoss. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Egilsstaðir Camping Ground, Akureyri - Hof and Mjódd. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 40m.

Strætó and SBA-Norðurleið run regular bus services between Seydisfjordur and Selfoss. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 11h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seydisfjordur to Selfoss. We recommend that you fly from Egilsstadir (EGS) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Selfoss - Ráðhúsið. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Selfoss is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Selfoss. 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 Seydisfjordur and Selfoss. The distance is around 603km (374 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seydisfjordur to Selfoss is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 40m and will usually cost around ISK 19,420 ($140).

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Transport options from Seydisfjordur to Selfoss
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
3h 20m
ISK 15,675($115)
twice daily468km (291 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 40m
ISK 19,420($140)
4 times a week752km (467 miles)
Bus via Akureyri - Hof13h 50m
ISK 26,915($195)
4 times a week658km (409 miles)
Drive
8h 15m
ISK 13,595($100)
on demand603km (374 miles)

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Airports near Selfoss

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

RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Selfoss
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Selfoss
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
236km (147 miles) from Selfoss