The distance between Háifoss and Reynisfjara Beach is around 183km (114 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Háifoss to Reynisfjara Beach by taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Reynisfjara Beach → Háifoss if you're planning a return trip.
Take a taxi to Leirubakki then take the bus to Hella and then to Vík í Mýrdal.
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There are several options for getting from Háifoss to Reynisfjara Beach by taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi and then take the bus which costs around ISK 32,880 ($235) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 4,160 ($30).
The distance between Háifoss and Reynisfjara Beach is around 183km (114 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 95km (59 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Háifoss and Reynisfjara Beach by taxi and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Háifoss to Reynisfjara Beach is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ISK 4,160 ($30).
The cheapest way to travel between Háifoss and Reynisfjara Beach, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi and then take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 32,880 ($235) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Háifoss and Reynisfjara Beach. We recommend that you drive to Reynisfjara Beach. instead which will take 2h 30m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Háifoss and Reynisfjara Beach. We recommend that you drive to Reynisfjara Beach. instead which will take 2h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Háifoss to Reynisfjara Beach. We recommend that you take a taxi to Leirubakki then take the bus to Hella and then to Vík í Mýrdal. instead which will take 3h 15m.
The closest major airport to Reynisfjara Beach is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 163km (101 miles) from Reynisfjara Beach. Keflavík International Airport (KEF) (KEF) and Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) 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 Reynisfjara Beach. The distance is around 183km (114 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Háifoss to Reynisfjara Beach is to take a taxi and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around ISK 32,880 ($235).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Taxi and Bus | 3h 15m | ISK 32,880($235) | once daily | 191km (119 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | ISK 4,160($30) | on demand | 183km (114 miles) |
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The following major airports near Reynisfjara Beach offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.