How to travel from Heimaey Island to Hverfjall, Iceland
The distance between Heimaey Island and Hverfjall is around 452km (281 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 10m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Heimaey Island to Hverfjall by ferry, bus, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hverfjall → Heimaey Island if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Taxi
Fly from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) to Husavik (HZK) then take a taxi to Hverfjall.
- Duration2h 10m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical costISK 43,005($310)
Multiple operators
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 Skútustaðir.
- Duration10h 20m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costISK 24,280($175)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Heimaey Island and Hverfjall
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Heimaey Island to Hverfjall by ferry, bus, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ISK 24,280 ($175) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 43,005 ($310).
The distance between Heimaey Island and Hverfjall is around 452km (281 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 292km (181 miles)
It takes around 10h 20m to get from Heimaey Island and Hverfjall by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Heimaey Island to Hverfjall is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx ISK 43,005 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between Heimaey Island and Hverfjall is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 24,280 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Heimaey Island and Hverfjall. We recommend that you fly from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) to Husavik (HZK) then take a taxi to Hverfjall. instead which will take 2h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Heimaey Island and Hverfjall. We recommend that you fly from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) to Husavik (HZK) then take a taxi to Hverfjall. instead which will take 2h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Heimaey Island to Hverfjall. We recommend that you take a ferry to Landeyjahöfn then take the bus to Mjódd then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Husavik (HZK) then take a taxi to Hverfjall. instead which will take 4h 50m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Heimaey Island to Hverfjall. We recommend that you take a ferry to Landeyjahöfn then take the bus to Mjódd then Akureyri - Hof and then to Skútustaðir. instead which will take 10h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Heimaey Island to Hverfjall is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 20m and will usually cost around ISK 24,280 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Heimaey Island and Hverfjall
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Taxi + 3 similar | 2h 10m | ISK 43,005($310) | on demand | 472km (293 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 2h 45m | ISK 24,695($180) | 4 times a week | 452km (281 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 5h 25m | ISK 28,580($205) | 4 times a week | 491km (305 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus, Plane and Taxi | 4h 50m | ISK 52,440($380) | once daily | 511km (318 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 10h 20m | ISK 24,280($175) | 4 times a week | 651km (405 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Heimaey Island and Hverfjall
Airlines
Eagle Air
Icelandair
Ferry operators
Eimskip
Bus companies
Strætó
Airports near Hverfjall
The following major airports near Hverfjall offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Hverfjall
Egilsstadir Airport (EGS)
- Distance
- 120km (74 miles) from Hverfjall
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
- Distance
- 325km (202 miles) from Hverfjall