How to travel from Heimaey Island to Húsavík, Iceland

The distance between Heimaey Island and Húsavík is around 417km (259 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Heimaey Island to Húsavík 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 HúsavíkHeimaey Island if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

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

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ISK 20,115($145)
Operated by

Eagle Air

3 similiar routes

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Ferry and Bus

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

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 17,480($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Heimaey Island and Húsavík

There are several options for getting from Heimaey Island to Húsavík by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ISK 17,480 ($125) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 20,115 ($145).

The distance between Heimaey Island and Húsavík is around 417km (259 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 322km (200 miles)

It takes around 10h 20m to get from Heimaey Island and Húsavík by ferry and bus.

The quickest way to get from Heimaey Island to Húsavík is to fly which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx ISK 20,115 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Heimaey Island and Húsavík is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 17,480 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Heimaey Island and Húsavík. We recommend that you fly from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) to Husavik (HZK). instead which will take 1h 25m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Heimaey Island and Húsavík. We recommend that you fly from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) to Husavik (HZK). instead which will take 1h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Heimaey Island and Húsavík. Flights depart from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) and arrive at Husavik (HZK) - via Reykjavik (RKV). The flight takes around 1h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Heimaey Island to Húsavík. There is however a flight that goes via Reykjavik (RKV). This services will take at least 1h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Heimaey Island to Húsavík typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) and and arrive into Husavik (HZK).

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Heimaey Island to Húsavík. We recommend that you take a ferry to Landeyjahöfn then take the bus to Mjódd then Akureyri - Hof and then to Húsavík. instead which will take 10h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Heimaey Island to Húsavík is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 20m and will usually cost around ISK 17,480 ($125).

How do I get from Heimaey Island to Húsavík

Compare travel optionsbetween Heimaey Island and Húsavík

Transport options from Heimaey Island to Húsavík
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
1h 25m
ISK 20,115($145)
on demand417km (259 miles)
Plane and Bus2h 45m
ISK 17,895($130)
twice daily448km (278 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Plane4h 5m
ISK 29,550($215)
once daily457km (284 miles)
Ferry to Landeyjahöfn, bus and plane5h 25m
ISK 21,780($155)
once daily487km (303 miles)
Ferry and Bus
10h 20m
ISK 17,480($125)
once daily647km (402 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