How to travel from Heimaey Island to Háifoss, Iceland
The distance between Heimaey Island and Háifoss is around 141km (88 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 2h 25m.
2 routes found
We've found 2 different ways to get from Heimaey Island to Háifoss by ferry, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Háifoss → Heimaey Island if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Bus and Taxi
Take a ferry to Landeyjahöfn then take the bus to Hella then take a taxi to Háifoss.
- Duration2h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costISK 27,470($200)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Landeyjahöfn then drive to Háifoss.
- Duration2h 25m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical costISK 4,440($32)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Heimaey Island and Háifoss
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Heimaey Island to Háifoss by ferry, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ISK 4,440 ($32) and will take around 2h 25m.
The distance between Heimaey Island and Háifoss is around 141km (88 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 91km (57 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Heimaey Island and Háifoss by ferry, bus and taxi.
The quickest way to get from Heimaey Island to Háifoss is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ISK 4,440 ($32).
The cheapest way to travel between Heimaey Island and Háifoss is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ISK 4,440 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Heimaey Island and Háifoss. We recommend that you take a ferry to Landeyjahöfn then drive to Háifoss. instead which will take 2h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Heimaey Island and Háifoss. We recommend that you take a ferry to Landeyjahöfn then drive to Háifoss. instead which will take 2h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Heimaey Island to Háifoss. We recommend that you take a ferry to Landeyjahöfn then take the bus to Hella then take a taxi to Háifoss. instead which will take 2h 55m.
The closest major airport to Háifoss is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 109km (68 miles) from Háifoss. 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.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Heimaey Island to Háifoss. We recommend that you take a ferry to Landeyjahöfn then take the bus to Hella then take a taxi to Háifoss. instead which will take 2h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Heimaey Island to Háifoss is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ISK 27,470 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Heimaey Island and Háifoss
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Bus and Taxi | 2h 55m | ISK 27,470($200) | once daily | 141km (88 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 2h 25m | ISK 4,440($32) | 5 times a day | 145km (90 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Heimaey Island and Háifoss
Ferry operators
Eimskip
Bus companies
Strætó
Airports near Háifoss
The following major airports near Háifoss offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
- Distance
- 109km (68 miles) from Háifoss
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
- Distance
- 145km (90 miles) from Háifoss
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
- Distance
- 178km (111 miles) from Háifoss