The distance between Heimaey Island and Seljalandsfoss is around 27km (17 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes around 46min.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Heimaey Island to Seljalandsfoss by ferry, taxi and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Seljalandsfoss → Heimaey Island if you're planning a return trip.
Take a ferry to Landeyjahöfn then take a taxi to Seljalandsfoss.
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Take a ferry to Landeyjahöfn then take the bus to Hvolsvöllur and then to Seljalandsfoss.
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There are several options for getting from Heimaey Island to Seljalandsfoss by ferry, taxi and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ISK 6,105 ($44) and will take around 1h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 46min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 8,325 ($60).
The distance between Heimaey Island and Seljalandsfoss is around 27km (17 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 25km (16 miles)
It takes around 46min to get from Heimaey Island and Seljalandsfoss by ferry and taxi.
The quickest way to get from Heimaey Island to Seljalandsfoss is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes around 46min and will set you back approx ISK 8,325 ($60).
The cheapest way to travel between Heimaey Island and Seljalandsfoss is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 6,105 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Heimaey Island and Seljalandsfoss. We recommend that you take a ferry to Landeyjahöfn then take a taxi to Seljalandsfoss. instead which will take 46min.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Heimaey Island and Seljalandsfoss. We recommend that you take a ferry to Landeyjahöfn then take a taxi to Seljalandsfoss. instead which will take 46min.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Heimaey Island to Seljalandsfoss. We recommend that you take a ferry to Landeyjahöfn then take a taxi to Seljalandsfoss. instead which will take 46min.
The closest major airport to Seljalandsfoss is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 111km (69 miles) from Seljalandsfoss. 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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Heimaey Island to Seljalandsfoss. We recommend that you take a ferry to Landeyjahöfn then take a taxi to Seljalandsfoss. instead which will take 46min.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Heimaey Island to Seljalandsfoss is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 46min and will usually cost around ISK 8,325 ($60).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Ferry and Taxi | 46min | ISK 8,325($60) | 5 times a day | 27km (17 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1h 25m | ISK 6,105($44) | once daily | 65km (40 miles) |
Strætó
Sterna
Eimskip
The following major airports near Seljalandsfoss offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.