How to travel from Höfn to Reykjavik, Iceland

The distance between Höfn and Reykjavik is around 334km (208 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 10m.

3 routes found

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

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

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Fly

Fly from Hornafjordur (HFN) to Reykjavik (RKV).

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ISK 20,115($145)
Operated by

Eagle Air

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Bus

Take the bus to Vík í Mýrdal then Selfoss - N1 and then to Reykjavík Campsite.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ISK 14,430($105)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Reykjavík.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance454km (282 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Höfn and Reykjavik

There are several options for getting from Höfn to Reykjavik by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 14,430 ($105) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 20,115 ($145).

The distance between Höfn and Reykjavik is around 334km (208 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 326km (203 miles)

It takes around 1h 10m to get from Höfn and Reykjavik by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Höfn to Reykjavik is to fly which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx ISK 20,115 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Höfn and Reykjavik, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 14,430 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Höfn and Reykjavik. We recommend that you fly from Hornafjordur (HFN) to Reykjavik (RKV). instead which will take 1h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Höfn and Reykjavik. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Höfn to Reykjavik. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Vík í Mýrdal and Selfoss - N1. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Strætó and Sterna run regular bus services between Höfn and Reykjavik. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Höfn and Reykjavik. Flights depart from Hornafjordur (HFN) and arrive at Reykjavik (RKV). The flight takes around 1hr.

Yes there is a direct flight between Höfn and Reykjavik with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.

Eagle Air fly between Höfn and Reykjavik. Flights depart from Hornafjordur (HFN) and and arrive into Reykjavik (RKV). These flights usually take around 1hr.

The flight from Höfn to Reykjavik typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Hornafjordur (HFN) and and arrive into Reykjavik (RKV).

The closest major airport to Reykjavik is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Reykjavik. Keflavík International Airport (KEF) (KEF) and Isafjordur Airport (IFJ) (IFJ) 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 Reykjavik. The distance is around 454km (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 Reykjavik is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around ISK 20,115 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Höfn and Reykjavik

Transport options from Höfn to Reykjavik
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 10m
ISK 20,115($145)
on demand334km (208 miles)
Bus
6h 20m
ISK 14,430($105)
6 times a week460km (286 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
ISK 10,265($74)
on demand454km (282 miles)

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Airports near Reykjavik

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

RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
2km (1 miles) from Reykjavik
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Reykjavik
IFJ
Isafjordur Airport (IFJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
220km (137 miles) from Reykjavik