The distance between Skógafoss and Mývatn is around 507km (315 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 30m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Skógafoss to Mývatn by car, bus, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Mývatn → Skógafoss if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Reykjavík then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Husavik (HZK) then take a taxi to Mývatn.
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There are several options for getting from Skógafoss to Mývatn by car, bus, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which costs around ISK 48,555 ($350) and will take around 5h 30m.
The distance between Skógafoss and Mývatn is around 507km (315 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 259km (161 miles)
It takes around 7h 45m to get from Skógafoss and Mývatn by car. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Skógafoss to Mývatn is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx ISK 48,555 ($350).
The cheapest way to travel between Skógafoss and Mývatn, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which will typically cost around ISK 48,555 ($350) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Skógafoss and Mývatn. We recommend that you take the bus to Reykjavík then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Husavik (HZK) then take a taxi to Mývatn. instead which will take 5h 30m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Skógafoss and Mývatn. We recommend that you take the bus to Reykjavík then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Husavik (HZK) then take a taxi to Mývatn. instead which will take 5h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skógafoss to Mývatn. We recommend that you take the bus to Reykjavík then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Husavik (HZK) then take a taxi to Mývatn. instead which will take 5h 30m.
The closest major airport to Mývatn is Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) which is approximately 49km (30 miles) from Mývatn. 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 Skógafoss and Mývatn. The distance is around 599km (372 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skógafoss to Mývatn is to drive which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around ISK 13,455 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus, Plane and Taxi | 5h 30m | ISK 48,555($350) | once daily | 507km (315 miles) |
Drive | 7h 45m | ISK 13,455($95) | on demand | 599km (372 miles) |
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The following major airports near Mývatn offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.