The distance between Háifoss and Dettifoss is around 662km (412 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 9h 20m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Háifoss to Dettifoss 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 Dettifoss → Háifoss if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Reykjavík then Akureyri - Hof and then to Jökulsá á Fjöllum.
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There are several options for getting from Háifoss to Dettifoss by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 53,270 ($385) and will take around 12h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 9h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 14,845 ($105).
The distance between Háifoss and Dettifoss is around 662km (412 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 237km (147 miles)
It takes around 12h 50m to get from Háifoss and Dettifoss by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Háifoss to Dettifoss is to drive which takes around 9h 20m and will set you back approx ISK 14,845 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Háifoss and Dettifoss, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 53,270 ($385) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Háifoss and Dettifoss. We recommend that you drive to Dettifoss. instead which will take 9h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Háifoss and Dettifoss. It typically takes around 12h 50m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Háifoss to Dettifoss. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Leirubakki, Reykjavík, Akureyri - Hof and Jökulsá á Fjöllum. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 12h 50m.
Sterna and Strætó run regular bus services between Háifoss and Dettifoss. Buses run once a week and take around 12h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Háifoss to Dettifoss. We recommend that you take the bus to Reykjavík then Akureyri - Hof and then to Jökulsá á Fjöllum. instead which will take 12h 50m.
The closest major airport to Dettifoss is Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) which is approximately 79km (49 miles) from Dettifoss. Egilsstadir Airport (EGS) (EGS) and Keflavík International Airport (KEF) (KEF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Háifoss and Dettifoss. The distance is around 662km (412 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Háifoss to Dettifoss is to take the bus which takes, on average, 12h 50m and will usually cost around ISK 53,270 ($385).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 12h 50m | ISK 53,270($385) | once a week | 765km (475 miles) |
Drive | 9h 20m | ISK 14,845($105) | on demand | 662km (412 miles) |
Sterna
Strætó
Eagle Air
The following major airports near Dettifoss offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.