How to travel from Þingvellir National Park to Seljalandsfoss, Iceland

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.

3 routes found

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 SeljalandsfossÞingvellir National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Taxi and Bus

Take a taxi to Hveragerði then take the bus to Seljalandsfoss.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 29,135($210)
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Drive

Drive to Seljalandsfoss.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance117km (73 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Þingvellir National Park and Seljalandsfoss

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Þingvellir National Park to Seljalandsfoss

Compare travel optionsbetween Þingvellir National Park and Seljalandsfoss

Transport options from Þingvellir National Park to Seljalandsfoss
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Bus + 1 similar
2h 35m
ISK 29,135($210)
twice daily139km (86 miles)
Taxi to Hveragerði, Bus2h 55m
ISK 29,135($210)
once daily140km (87 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
ISK 2,635($19)
on demand117km (73 miles)

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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