🚏 Bus Stop

Jökulsárlón

Jökulsárlón is served by 1 route: 52. Route 52 runs on weekdays, with the first bus at 20:22 and the last at 20:22. Weekend departures begin at 20:22.

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Region
East Iceland
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Stop Type
Countryside Stop
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Stop ID
77080008
Select Line Departures
Kl. Mán - Fim / Weekdays Föstudagar & Laugardagar / Sat Sunnudagar / Sun
19 - - -
20 22 - 22
21 - - -

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🏔️ About This Location

East Iceland

This stop is in East Iceland, less visited than the South Coast, with fjord towns like Seyðisfjörður and Neskaupstaður connected to Egilsstaðir by winding roads over mountain passes.

📍 toward the south-west of East Iceland.

  • Hallormsstaður — Iceland's largest forest
  • Fjord towns & mountain passes
  • Less-visited than the South Coast
  • Centred on Egilsstaðir
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Local Tip

Hallormsstaður forest, Iceland's largest, is a rare sight in a country generally short on trees.

Fjords Forest Mountain Roads

🏔️ Nearby Sights

Notable places within about 40 km — shown as straight-line (air) distance, not travel distance

Diamond Beach 0.3 km away (air distance)

Walk along the beach at sunrise or sunset when the light turns the ice golden, and in winter the contrast is especially vivid. Stay well back from the waves, since they can be strong and unpredictable, and never climb on the larger blocks of ice. Bring warm layers and waterproof boots.

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon 4 km away (air distance)

Boat tours run on the lagoon in summer, taking you close to the floating ice, and in winter the lagoon is also a magical place to see ice formations. Visit at sunrise or sunset to get softer light and fewer visitors. Wear warm clothing as the wind off the ice is cold. Combine it with the nearby Diamond Beach.

Fjallsárlón Glacier Lagoon 10 km away (air distance)

The lagoon was formed as Fjallsjökull, an outlet glacier of the Öræfajökull ice cap, retreated and left behind a basin of meltwater. It lies at the foot of Öræfajökull, which includes Hvannadalshnúkur, Iceland's highest peak. The lagoon is growing as the glacier shrinks, and the shoreline changes from year to year.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What buses stop at Jökulsárlón?

It is served by 1 route: 52 (Reykjavík -> Höfn í Hornafirði).

What time is the first and last bus at Jökulsárlón?

On Route 52, the first weekday bus from this stop is at 20:22, and the last is at 20:22. Check the live timetable above for the full schedule, including weekends and other routes.

Is Jökulsárlón a city stop or a countryside stop?

It is classified as a countryside stop, located in East Iceland.

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