How to travel from Höfn to Háifoss, Iceland

The distance between Höfn and Háifoss is around 453km (282 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Höfn to Háifoss by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out HáifossHöfn if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Hornafjordur (HFN) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Leirubakki.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ISK 47,170($340)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Vík í Mýrdal and then to Hella.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ISK 34,265($245)
Operated by

Strætó

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Drive

Drive to Háifoss.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance453km (282 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Höfn and Háifoss

There are several options for getting from Höfn to Háifoss by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 34,265 ($245) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 47,170 ($340).

The distance between Höfn and Háifoss is around 453km (282 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 217km (135 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Höfn and Háifoss by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Höfn to Háifoss is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ISK 47,170 ($340).

The cheapest way to travel between Höfn and Háifoss, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 34,265 ($245) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Höfn and Háifoss. We recommend that you fly from Hornafjordur (HFN) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Leirubakki. instead which will take 4h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Höfn and Háifoss. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Höfn to Háifoss. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Vík í Mýrdal, Hella and Leirubakki. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

Strætó run regular bus services between Höfn and Háifoss. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Höfn to Háifoss. We recommend that you fly from Hornafjordur (HFN) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Leirubakki. instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Háifoss is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 109km (68 miles) from Háifoss. 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Höfn and Háifoss. The distance is around 453km (282 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Höfn to Háifoss is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around ISK 34,265 ($245).

How do I get from Höfn to Háifoss

Compare travel optionsbetween Höfn and Háifoss

Transport options from Höfn to Háifoss
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
4h 50m
ISK 47,170($340)
once daily518km (322 miles)
Bus
6h 40m
ISK 34,265($245)
5 times a week455km (283 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
ISK 10,125($73)
on demand453km (282 miles)

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Airports near Háifoss

The following major airports near Háifoss offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.

RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
109km (68 miles) from Háifoss
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Háifoss
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
178km (111 miles) from Háifoss