How to travel from Seydisfjordur to Þingvellir National Park, Iceland

The distance between Seydisfjordur and Þingvellir National Park is around 461km (286 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out Þingvellir National ParkSeydisfjordur if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Egilsstadir (EGS) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take a taxi to Þingvellir.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ISK 35,930($260)
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Bus

Take the bus to Akureyri - Hof and then to Háholt.

  • Duration11h 5m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ISK 34,545($250)
Operated by

Strætó

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Drive

Drive to Þingvellir.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Distance680km (423 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seydisfjordur and Þingvellir National Park

There are several options for getting from Seydisfjordur to Þingvellir National Park by plane, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 34,545 ($250) and will take around 11h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 35,930 ($260).

The distance between Seydisfjordur and Þingvellir National Park is around 461km (286 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 353km (219 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Seydisfjordur and Þingvellir National Park by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seydisfjordur to Þingvellir National Park is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ISK 35,930 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Seydisfjordur and Þingvellir National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 34,545 ($250) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Seydisfjordur and Þingvellir National Park. We recommend that you fly from Egilsstadir (EGS) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take a taxi to Þingvellir. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Seydisfjordur and Þingvellir National Park. It typically takes around 11h 5m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Seydisfjordur to Þingvellir National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Egilsstaðir Camping Ground, Akureyri - Hof and Háholt. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 5m.

Strætó and SBA-Norðurleið run regular bus services between Seydisfjordur and Þingvellir National Park. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 11h 5m 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 Þingvellir National Park. We recommend that you fly from Egilsstadir (EGS) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take a taxi to Þingvellir. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Þingvellir National Park is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 44km (28 miles) from Þingvellir National Park. 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 Þingvellir National Park. The distance is around 680km (423 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seydisfjordur to Þingvellir National Park is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around ISK 35,930 ($260).

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Transport options from Seydisfjordur to Þingvellir National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi
2h 40m
ISK 35,930($260)
twice daily461km (286 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 5m
ISK 34,545($250)
4 times a week725km (451 miles)
Bus via Akureyri - Hof13h 55m
ISK 40,095($290)
4 times a week648km (403 miles)
Drive
8h 55m
ISK 15,260($110)
on demand680km (423 miles)

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Airports near Þingvellir National Park

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

RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
44km (28 miles) from Þingvellir National Park
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Þingvellir National Park
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
208km (129 miles) from Þingvellir National Park