How to travel from Heimaey Island to Skaftafell, Iceland
The distance between Heimaey Island and Skaftafell is around 265km (165 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 25m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Heimaey Island to Skaftafell 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 Skaftafell → Heimaey Island if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) to Hornafjordur (HFN) then take the bus to Skaftafell.
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical costISK 23,725($170)
Multiple operators
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Landeyjahöfn then take the bus to Vík í Mýrdal and then to Skaftafell.
- Duration4h 15m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costISK 8,185($59)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Heimaey Island and Skaftafell
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Heimaey Island to Skaftafell by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ISK 8,185 ($59) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 23,725 ($170).
The distance between Heimaey Island and Skaftafell is around 265km (165 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 175km (109 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Heimaey Island and Skaftafell by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Heimaey Island to Skaftafell is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ISK 23,725 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Heimaey Island and Skaftafell is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 8,185 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Heimaey Island and Skaftafell. We recommend that you fly from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) to Hornafjordur (HFN) then take the bus to Skaftafell. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Heimaey Island and Skaftafell. We recommend that you fly from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) to Hornafjordur (HFN) then take the bus to Skaftafell. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Heimaey Island to Skaftafell. We recommend that you fly from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) to Hornafjordur (HFN) then take the bus to Skaftafell. instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Skaftafell is Egilsstadir Airport (EGS) (EGS) which is approximately 186km (116 miles) from Skaftafell. 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 Skaftafell. We recommend that you take a ferry to Landeyjahöfn then take the bus to Vík í Mýrdal and then to Skaftafell. instead which will take 4h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Heimaey Island to Skaftafell is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around ISK 8,185 ($59).
Compare travel optionsbetween Heimaey Island and Skaftafell
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 3h 25m | ISK 23,725($170) | 5 times a week | 582km (362 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 6h 5m | ISK 31,770($230) | 5 times a week | 621km (386 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 4h 15m | ISK 8,185($59) | 5 times a week | 265km (165 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Heimaey Island and Skaftafell
Ferry operators
Eimskip
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Airports near Skaftafell
The following major airports near Skaftafell offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.
Egilsstadir Airport (EGS)
- Distance
- 186km (116 miles) from Skaftafell
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
- Distance
- 190km (118 miles) from Skaftafell
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
- Distance
- 276km (171 miles) from Skaftafell