How to travel from Háifoss to Húsavík, Iceland

The distance between Háifoss and Húsavík is around 487km (303 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Háifoss to Húsavík by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Reykjavík then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Husavik (HZK).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    ISK 49,945($360)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Reykjavík then Akureyri - Hof and then to Húsavík.

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ISK 38,290($275)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Norðurþing.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Distance586km (364 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Háifoss and Húsavík

There are several options for getting from Háifoss to Húsavík by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 38,290 ($275) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 49,945 ($360).

The distance between Háifoss and Húsavík is around 487km (303 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 232km (144 miles)

It takes around 11h 15m to get from Háifoss and Húsavík by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Háifoss to Húsavík is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ISK 49,945 ($360).

The cheapest way to travel between Háifoss and Húsavík, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 38,290 ($275) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Háifoss and Húsavík. We recommend that you take the bus to Reykjavík then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Husavik (HZK). instead which will take 4h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Háifoss and Húsavík. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Háifoss to Húsavík. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Leirubakki, Reykjavík and Akureyri - Hof. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 11h 15m.

Sterna and Strætó run regular bus services between Háifoss and Húsavík. Buses run once a week and take around 11h 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 Húsavík. We recommend that you take the bus to Reykjavík then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Husavik (HZK). instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Húsavík is Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) which is approximately 55km (34 miles) from Húsavík. 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Háifoss and Húsavík. The distance is around 586km (364 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Háifoss to Húsavík is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 15m and will usually cost around ISK 38,290 ($275).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Háifoss and Húsavík

Transport options from Háifoss to Húsavík
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
4h 35m
ISK 49,945($360)
once daily487km (303 miles)
Bus to Reykjavík, plane5h 55m
ISK 42,175($305)
once daily518km (322 miles)
Bus
11h 15m
ISK 38,290($275)
once a week691km (429 miles)
Drive
7h 45m
ISK 13,180($95)
on demand586km (364 miles)

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Airports near Húsavík

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

AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Húsavík
EGS
Egilsstadir Airport (EGS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
159km (99 miles) from Húsavík
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
336km (209 miles) from Húsavík