How to travel from Heimaey Island to Jökulsárlón, Iceland
The distance between Heimaey Island and Jökulsárlón is around 321km (199 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 40m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Heimaey Island to Jökulsárlón 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 Jökulsárlón → Heimaey Island if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) to Hornafjordur (HFN) then take the bus to Jökulsárlón.
- Duration2h 40m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical costISK 27,190($195)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Landeyjahöfn then take the bus to Vík í Mýrdal and then to Freysnes.
- Duration5hrs
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costISK 30,520($220)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Heimaey Island and Jökulsárlón
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Heimaey Island to Jökulsárlón by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around ISK 27,190 ($195) and will take around 2h 40m.
The distance between Heimaey Island and Jökulsárlón is around 321km (199 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 211km (131 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Heimaey Island and Jökulsárlón by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Heimaey Island to Jökulsárlón is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ISK 27,190 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Heimaey Island and Jökulsárlón is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 27,190 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Heimaey Island and Jökulsárlón. We recommend that you fly from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) to Hornafjordur (HFN) then take the bus to Jökulsárlón. instead which will take 2h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Heimaey Island and Jökulsárlón. We recommend that you fly from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) to Hornafjordur (HFN) then take the bus to Jökulsárlón. instead which will take 2h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Heimaey Island to Jökulsárlón. We recommend that you fly from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) to Hornafjordur (HFN) then take the bus to Jökulsárlón. instead which will take 2h 40m.
The closest major airport to Jökulsárlón is Egilsstadir Airport (EGS) (EGS) which is approximately 159km (99 miles) from Jökulsárlón. Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) 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 Jökulsárlón. We recommend that you take a ferry to Landeyjahöfn then take the bus to Vík í Mýrdal and then to Freysnes. instead which will take 5hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Heimaey Island to Jökulsárlón is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around ISK 30,520 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween Heimaey Island and Jökulsárlón
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 2h 40m | ISK 27,190($195) | 5 times a week | 534km (332 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 5h 20m | ISK 35,235($255) | 5 times a week | 574km (357 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 5hrs | ISK 30,520($220) | 5 times a week | 321km (199 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Heimaey Island and Jökulsárlón
Ferry operators
Eimskip
Airlines
Eagle Air
Airports near Jökulsárlón
The following major airports near Jökulsárlón offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.
Egilsstadir Airport (EGS)
- Distance
- 159km (99 miles) from Jökulsárlón
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
- Distance
- 196km (122 miles) from Jökulsárlón
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
- Distance
- 311km (193 miles) from Jökulsárlón