The distance between Skógafoss and Reykjavik is around 152km (94 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Skógafoss to Reykjavik by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Reykjavik → Skógafoss if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Reykjavík Campsite.
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There are several options for getting from Skógafoss to Reykjavik by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 5,550 ($40) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 3,470 ($25).
The distance between Skógafoss and Reykjavik is around 152km (94 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 137km (85 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Skógafoss and Reykjavik by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Skógafoss to Reykjavik is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ISK 3,470 ($25).
The cheapest way to travel between Skógafoss and Reykjavik, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 5,550 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Skógafoss and Reykjavik. We recommend that you drive to Reykjavík. instead which will take 2hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Skógafoss and Reykjavik. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Skógafoss to Reykjavik. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Skógar. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
Sterna run regular bus services between Skógafoss and Reykjavik. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skógafoss to Reykjavik. We recommend that you take the bus to Reykjavík Harpa concert hall. instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Reykjavik is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Reykjavik. Keflavík International Airport (KEF) (KEF) and Isafjordur Airport (IFJ) (IFJ) 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 Reykjavik. The distance is around 152km (94 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skógafoss to Reykjavik is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ISK 5,550 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus to Reykjavík Campsite + 2 similar | 2h 35m | ISK 8,600($62) | once daily | 155km (97 miles) |
Bus | 3h 35m | ISK 5,550($40) | once daily | 158km (98 miles) |
Bus to Reykjavík | 3h 40m | ISK 5,550($40) | once daily | 157km (98 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | ISK 3,470($25) | on demand | 152km (94 miles) |
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The following major airports near Reykjavik offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.