How to travel from Háifoss to Hverfjall, Iceland

The distance between Háifoss and Hverfjall is around 542km (337 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Háifoss to Hverfjall by bus, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus, Plane and Taxi

Take the bus to Reykjavík then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Husavik (HZK) then take a taxi to Hverfjall.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    ISK 72,835($525)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Reykjavík then Akureyri - Hof and then to Mývatn - Reykjahlíð.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ISK 42,035($305)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Hverfjall.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance596km (371 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Háifoss and Hverfjall

There are several options for getting from Háifoss to Hverfjall by bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 42,035 ($305) and will take around 11h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 72,835 ($525).

The distance between Háifoss and Hverfjall is around 542km (337 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 204km (127 miles)

It takes around 11h 30m to get from Háifoss and Hverfjall by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Háifoss to Hverfjall is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx ISK 72,835 ($525).

The cheapest way to travel between Háifoss and Hverfjall, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 42,035 ($305) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Háifoss and Hverfjall. We recommend that you take the bus to Reykjavík then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Husavik (HZK) then take a taxi to Hverfjall. instead which will take 5h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Háifoss and Hverfjall. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Háifoss to Hverfjall. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Leirubakki, Reykjavík, Akureyri - Hof and Mývatn - Reykjahlíð. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 11h 30m.

Sterna and Strætó run regular bus services between Háifoss and Hverfjall. Buses run once a week and take around 11h 30m 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 Hverfjall. We recommend that you take the bus to Reykjavík then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Husavik (HZK) then take a taxi to Hverfjall. instead which will take 5h 20m.

The closest major airport to Hverfjall is Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) which is approximately 55km (34 miles) from Hverfjall. 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 Hverfjall. The distance is around 596km (371 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Háifoss to Hverfjall is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 30m and will usually cost around ISK 42,035 ($305).

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Transport options from Háifoss to Hverfjall
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Taxi
5h 20m
ISK 72,835($525)
once daily542km (337 miles)
Bus
11h 30m
ISK 42,035($305)
once a week702km (436 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
ISK 13,455($95)
on demand596km (371 miles)

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Airports near Hverfjall

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

AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Hverfjall
EGS
Egilsstadir Airport (EGS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
120km (74 miles) from Hverfjall
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
325km (202 miles) from Hverfjall