How to travel from Goðafoss Waterfall to Höfn, Iceland

The distance between Goðafoss Waterfall and Höfn is around 398km (247 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 35m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Goðafoss Waterfall to Höfn 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 HöfnGoðafoss Waterfall 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 Höfn í Hornafirði - Sundlaug.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ISK 23,445($170)
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Strætó

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Drive

Drive to Höfn.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance398km (247 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Goðafoss Waterfall and Höfn

There are several options for getting from Goðafoss Waterfall to Höfn by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 23,445 ($170) and will take around 13h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 9,015 ($65).

The distance between Goðafoss Waterfall and Höfn is around 398km (247 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 193km (120 miles)

It takes around 13h 40m to get from Goðafoss Waterfall and Höfn by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Goðafoss Waterfall to Höfn is to drive which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx ISK 9,015 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Goðafoss Waterfall and Höfn, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 23,445 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Goðafoss Waterfall and Höfn. We recommend that you drive to Höfn. instead which will take 5h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Goðafoss Waterfall and Höfn. It typically takes around 13h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Goðafoss Waterfall to Höfn. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fosshóll - Goðafoss, Akureyri - Hof, Mjódd, Selfoss - N1 and Vík í Mýrdal. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 40m.

Strætó run regular bus services between Goðafoss Waterfall and Höfn. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 13h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Goðafoss Waterfall to Höfn. We recommend that you take the bus to Mjódd, Selfoss - N1 then Vík í Mýrdal and then to Höfn í Hornafirði - Sundlaug. instead which will take 13h 40m.

The closest major airport to Höfn is Egilsstadir Airport (EGS) (EGS) which is approximately 120km (75 miles) from Höfn. 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 Goðafoss Waterfall and Höfn. The distance is around 398km (247 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Goðafoss Waterfall to Höfn is to take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 40m and will usually cost around ISK 23,445 ($170).

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Transport options from Goðafoss Waterfall to Höfn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
13h 40m
ISK 23,445($170)
5 times a week916km (569 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
ISK 9,015($65)
on demand398km (247 miles)

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Airports near Höfn

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

EGS
Egilsstadir Airport (EGS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
120km (75 miles) from Höfn
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Höfn
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
361km (224 miles) from Höfn