How to travel from Tröllaskagi to Jökulsárlón, Iceland

The distance between Tröllaskagi and Jökulsárlón is around 595km (370 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 8h 40m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Tröllaskagi to Jökulsárlón by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out JökulsárlónTröllaskagi if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Mjódd, Selfoss - N1 then Vík í Mýrdal and then to Jökulsárlón.

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ISK 45,920($330)
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Strætó

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Drive

Drive to Jökulsárlón.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Distance595km (370 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tröllaskagi and Jökulsárlón

There are several options for getting from Tröllaskagi to Jökulsárlón by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 45,920 ($330) and will take around 13h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 8h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 13,320 ($95).

The distance between Tröllaskagi and Jökulsárlón is around 595km (370 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 228km (141 miles)

It takes around 13h 50m to get from Tröllaskagi and Jökulsárlón by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tröllaskagi to Jökulsárlón is to drive which takes around 8h 40m and will set you back approx ISK 13,320 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Tröllaskagi and Jökulsárlón, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 45,920 ($330) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tröllaskagi and Jökulsárlón. We recommend that you drive to Jökulsárlón. instead which will take 8h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tröllaskagi and Jökulsárlón. It typically takes around 13h 50m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tröllaskagi to Jökulsárlón. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dalvík, Akureyri - Hof, Mjódd, Selfoss - N1, Vík í Mýrdal and Jökulsárlón. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 50m.

Strætó run regular bus services between Tröllaskagi and Jökulsárlón. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 13h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tröllaskagi to Jökulsárlón. We recommend that you take the bus to Mjódd, Selfoss - N1 then Vík í Mýrdal and then to Jökulsárlón. instead which will take 13h 50m.

The closest major airport to Jökulsárlón is Egilsstadir Airport (EGS) (EGS) which is approximately 159km (99 miles) from Jökulsárlón. 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 Tröllaskagi and Jökulsárlón. The distance is around 595km (370 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tröllaskagi to Jökulsárlón is to take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 50m and will usually cost around ISK 45,920 ($330).

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Transport options from Tröllaskagi to Jökulsárlón
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
13h 50m
ISK 45,920($330)
5 times a week895km (556 miles)
Drive
8h 40m
ISK 13,320($95)
on demand595km (370 miles)

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Airports near Jökulsárlón

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

EGS
Egilsstadir Airport (EGS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
159km (99 miles) from Jökulsárlón
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
196km (122 miles) from Jökulsárlón
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
311km (193 miles) from Jökulsárlón