How to travel from Háifoss to Blue Lagoon, Iceland

The distance between Háifoss and Blue Lagoon is around 173km (108 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Háifoss to Blue Lagoon 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 Blue LagoonHáifoss if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Reykjavík and then to Grindavíkurafleggjari.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 32,465($235)
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Drive

Drive to Blue Lagoon.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance173km (108 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Háifoss and Blue Lagoon

There are several options for getting from Háifoss to Blue Lagoon by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 32,465 ($235) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 3,885 ($28).

The distance between Háifoss and Blue Lagoon is around 173km (108 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 139km (86 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Háifoss and Blue Lagoon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Háifoss to Blue Lagoon is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ISK 3,885 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Háifoss and Blue Lagoon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 32,465 ($235) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Háifoss and Blue Lagoon. We recommend that you drive to Blue Lagoon. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Háifoss and Blue Lagoon. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Háifoss to Blue Lagoon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Leirubakki, Reykjavík and Grindavíkurafleggjari. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Sterna and Strætó run regular bus services between Háifoss and Blue Lagoon. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Háifoss to Blue Lagoon. We recommend that you take the bus to Reykjavík and then to Grindavíkurafleggjari. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Blue Lagoon is Keflavík International Airport (KEF) (KEF) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Blue Lagoon. Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) and Isafjordur Airport (IFJ) (IFJ) 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 Háifoss and Blue Lagoon. The distance is around 173km (108 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Háifoss to Blue Lagoon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around ISK 32,465 ($235).

How do I get from Háifoss to Blue Lagoon

Compare travel optionsbetween Háifoss and Blue Lagoon

Transport options from Háifoss to Blue Lagoon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 15m
ISK 32,465($235)
once daily232km (144 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
ISK 3,885($28)
on demand173km (108 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Háifoss and Blue Lagoon

Bus companies

Airports near Blue Lagoon

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

KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Blue Lagoon
RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (23 miles) from Blue Lagoon
IFJ
Isafjordur Airport (IFJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
245km (152 miles) from Blue Lagoon