How to travel from Heimaey Island to Goðafoss Waterfall, Iceland

The distance between Heimaey Island and Goðafoss Waterfall is around 402km (250 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Heimaey Island to Goðafoss Waterfall by ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Goðafoss WaterfallHeimaey Island if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Husavik (HZK)

Fly from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) to Husavik (HZK).

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ISK 19,285($140)
Operated by

Eagle Air

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Landeyjahöfn then take the bus to Mjódd and then to Akureyri - Hof.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 16,370($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Heimaey Island and Goðafoss Waterfall

There are several options for getting from Heimaey Island to Goðafoss Waterfall by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ISK 16,370 ($120) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 19,285 ($140).

The distance between Heimaey Island and Goðafoss Waterfall is around 402km (250 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 282km (175 miles)

It takes around 9h 50m to get from Heimaey Island and Goðafoss Waterfall by ferry and bus.

The quickest way to get from Heimaey Island to Goðafoss Waterfall is to fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx ISK 19,285 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Heimaey Island and Goðafoss Waterfall is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 16,370 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Heimaey Island and Goðafoss Waterfall. We recommend that you fly from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) to Husavik (HZK). instead which will take 1h 50m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Heimaey Island and Goðafoss Waterfall. We recommend that you fly from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) to Husavik (HZK). instead which will take 1h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Heimaey Island and Goðafoss Waterfall. Flights depart from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) and arrive at Akureyri (AEY) - via Reykjavik (RKV). The flight takes around 1h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Heimaey Island to Goðafoss Waterfall. There is however a flight that goes via Reykjavik (RKV). This services will take at least 2h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Heimaey Island to Goðafoss Waterfall typically takes around 1h 10m. Flights depart from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) and and arrive into Akureyri (AEY).

The closest major airport to Goðafoss Waterfall is Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Goðafoss Waterfall. 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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Heimaey Island to Goðafoss Waterfall. We recommend that you take a ferry to Landeyjahöfn then take the bus to Mjódd and then to Akureyri - Hof. instead which will take 9h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Heimaey Island to Goðafoss Waterfall is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 50m and will usually cost around ISK 16,370 ($120).

How do I get from Heimaey Island to Goðafoss Waterfall

Compare travel optionsbetween Heimaey Island and Goðafoss Waterfall

Transport options from Heimaey Island to Goðafoss Waterfall
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Husavik (HZK) + 4 similar
1h 50m
ISK 19,285($140)
twice daily441km (274 miles)
Fly2h 15m
ISK 16,785($120)
every 20 mins402km (250 miles)
Plane and Bus7h 50m
ISK 23,030($165)
twice daily573km (356 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Plane4h 30m
ISK 28,715($205)
once daily481km (299 miles)
Ferry to Landeyjahöfn, bus and plane4h 55m
ISK 20,670($150)
once daily441km (274 miles)
Ferry and Bus
9h 50m
ISK 16,370($120)
once daily601km (374 miles)

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Airports near Goðafoss Waterfall

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

AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Goðafoss Waterfall
EGS
Egilsstadir Airport (EGS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
152km (94 miles) from Goðafoss Waterfall
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
304km (189 miles) from Goðafoss Waterfall