How to travel from Þingvellir National Park to Skaftafell, Iceland
The distance between Þingvellir National Park and Skaftafell is around 316km (196 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Þingvellir National Park to Skaftafell by bus, taxi, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Skaftafell → Þingvellir National Park if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi, Plane and Bus
Take a taxi to Reykjavik (RKV) then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Hornafjordur (HFN) then take the bus to Skaftafell.
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time55min
- Typical costISK 55,490($400)
Multiple operators
Bus and Taxi
Take the bus to Vík í Mýrdal and then to Kirkjubæjarklaustur then take a taxi to Skaftafell.
- Duration4h 30m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costISK 55,215($400)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Þingvellir National Park and Skaftafell
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Þingvellir National Park to Skaftafell by bus, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a taxi which costs around ISK 51,330 ($370) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 55,490 ($400).
The distance between Þingvellir National Park and Skaftafell is around 316km (196 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 202km (125 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Þingvellir National Park and Skaftafell by bus and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Þingvellir National Park to Skaftafell is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ISK 55,490 ($400).
The cheapest way to travel between Þingvellir National Park and Skaftafell, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a taxi which will typically cost around ISK 51,330 ($370) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Þingvellir National Park and Skaftafell. We recommend that you take a taxi to Reykjavik (RKV) then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Hornafjordur (HFN) then take the bus to Skaftafell. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Þingvellir National Park and Skaftafell. We recommend that you take a taxi to Reykjavik (RKV) then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Hornafjordur (HFN) then take the bus to Skaftafell. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Þingvellir National Park to Skaftafell. We recommend that you take a taxi to Reykjavik (RKV) then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Hornafjordur (HFN) then take the bus to Skaftafell. instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Skaftafell is Egilsstadir Airport (EGS) (EGS) which is approximately 186km (116 miles) from Skaftafell. Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) and Keflavík International Airport (KEF) (KEF) 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 Skaftafell. The distance is around 316km (196 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Þingvellir National Park to Skaftafell is to take the bus and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ISK 55,215 ($400).
Compare travel optionsbetween Þingvellir National Park and Skaftafell
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi, Plane and Bus | 3h 45m | ISK 55,490($400) | 6 times a week | 521km (324 miles) |
Bus and Taxi + 1 similar | 4h 30m | ISK 55,215($400) | 6 times a week | 317km (197 miles) |
| Bus to Vík í Mýrdal, taxi | 4h 45m | ISK 51,330($370) | 4 times a week | 340km (211 miles) |
Drive | 4h 10m | ISK 7,075($51) | on demand | 316km (196 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Þingvellir National Park and Skaftafell
Bus companies
Strætó
Airlines
Eagle Air
Airports near Skaftafell
The following major airports near Skaftafell offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.
Egilsstadir Airport (EGS)
- Distance
- 186km (116 miles) from Skaftafell
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
- Distance
- 190km (118 miles) from Skaftafell
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
- Distance
- 276km (171 miles) from Skaftafell