How to travel from Skógafoss to Seljalandsfoss, Iceland

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.

3 routes found

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 SeljalandsfossSkógafoss if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Seljalandsfoss.

  • Duration36min
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 3,745($27)
Operated by

Sterna

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Seljalandsfoss.

  • Duration21min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ISK 13,180($95)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Seljalandsfoss.

  • Duration21min
  • Distance29km (18 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Skógafoss to Seljalandsfoss

Compare travel optionsbetween Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss

Transport options from Skógafoss to Seljalandsfoss
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
36min
ISK 3,745($27)
once daily29km (18 miles)
Taxi
21min
ISK 13,180($95)
on demand29km (18 miles)
Drive
21min
ISK 695($5)
on demand29km (18 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss

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Airports near Seljalandsfoss

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

RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Seljalandsfoss
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
136km (85 miles) from Seljalandsfoss
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
244km (152 miles) from Seljalandsfoss