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.
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 Háifoss → Höfn if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Hornafjordur (HFN) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Leirubakki.
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Take the bus to Vík í Mýrdal and then to Hella.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus | 4h 50m | ISK 47,170($340) | once daily | 518km (322 miles) |
Bus | 6h 40m | ISK 34,265($245) | 5 times a week | 455km (283 miles) |
Drive | 5h 50m | ISK 10,125($73) | on demand | 453km (282 miles) |
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The following major airports near Háifoss offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.