The distance between Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss is around 29km (18 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 21min.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Skógafoss to Seljalandsfoss by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Seljalandsfoss → Skógafoss if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Seljalandsfoss.
Sterna
Take a taxi to Seljalandsfoss.
Multiple taxi operators
There are several options for getting from Skógafoss to Seljalandsfoss by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 3,745 ($27) and will take around 36min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 21min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 13,180 ($95).
The distance between Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss is around 29km (18 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 25km (16 miles)
It takes around 36min to get from Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Skógafoss to Seljalandsfoss is to take a taxi which takes around 21min and will set you back approx ISK 13,180 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 3,745 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss. We recommend that you take a taxi to Seljalandsfoss. instead which will take 21min.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss. It typically takes around 36min and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Skógafoss to Seljalandsfoss. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Skógar. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 36min.
Sterna run regular bus services between Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss. Buses run once daily and take around 36min on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skógafoss to Seljalandsfoss. We recommend that you take the bus to Seljalandsfoss. instead which will take 36min.
The closest major airport to Seljalandsfoss is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 111km (69 miles) from Seljalandsfoss. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss. The distance is around 29km (18 miles) by road and it will take around 21min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skógafoss to Seljalandsfoss is to take the bus which takes, on average, 36min and will usually cost around ISK 3,745 ($27).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 36min | ISK 3,745($27) | once daily | 29km (18 miles) |
Taxi | 21min | ISK 13,180($95) | on demand | 29km (18 miles) |
Drive | 21min | ISK 695($5) | on demand | 29km (18 miles) |
Sterna
The following major airports near Seljalandsfoss offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.