The distance between Þingvellir National Park and Seljalandsfoss is around 117km (73 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Þingvellir National Park to Seljalandsfoss by taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Seljalandsfoss → Þingvellir National Park if you're planning a return trip.
Take a taxi to Hveragerði then take the bus to Seljalandsfoss.
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There are several options for getting from Þingvellir National Park to Seljalandsfoss by taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi and then take the bus which costs around ISK 29,135 ($210) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 2,635 ($19).
The distance between Þingvellir National Park and Seljalandsfoss is around 117km (73 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 91km (57 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Þingvellir National Park and Seljalandsfoss by taxi and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Þingvellir National Park to Seljalandsfoss is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx ISK 2,635 ($19).
The cheapest way to travel between Þingvellir National Park and Seljalandsfoss, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi and then take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 29,135 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Þingvellir National Park and Seljalandsfoss. We recommend that you drive to Seljalandsfoss. instead which will take 1h 40m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Þingvellir National Park and Seljalandsfoss. We recommend that you drive to Seljalandsfoss. instead which will take 1h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Þingvellir National Park to Seljalandsfoss. We recommend that you take a taxi to Hveragerði then take the bus to Seljalandsfoss. instead which will take 2h 35m.
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 Þingvellir National Park and Seljalandsfoss. The distance is around 117km (73 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Þingvellir National Park to Seljalandsfoss is to take a taxi and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around ISK 29,135 ($210).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Taxi and Bus + 1 similar | 2h 35m | ISK 29,135($210) | twice daily | 139km (86 miles) |
Taxi to Hveragerði, Bus | 2h 55m | ISK 29,135($210) | once daily | 140km (87 miles) |
Drive | 1h 40m | ISK 2,635($19) | on demand | 117km (73 miles) |
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The following major airports near Seljalandsfoss offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.