How to travel from Skógafoss to Mývatn, Iceland

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.

2 routes found

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 MývatnSkógafoss if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Plane and Taxi

Take the bus to Reykjavík then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Husavik (HZK) then take a taxi to Mývatn.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    ISK 48,555($350)
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Drive

Drive to Mývatn.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Distance599km (372 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Skógafoss and Mývatn

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Transport options from Skógafoss to Mývatn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Taxi
5h 30m
ISK 48,555($350)
once daily507km (315 miles)
Drive
7h 45m
ISK 13,455($95)
on demand599km (372 miles)

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Airports near Mývatn

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

AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Mývatn
EGS
Egilsstadir Airport (EGS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
126km (78 miles) from Mývatn
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
320km (199 miles) from Mývatn