The distance between Höfn and Skógafoss is around 304km (189 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Höfn to Skógafoss by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Skógafoss → Höfn if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Vík í Mýrdal.
Strætó
Drive to Guesthouse Skógafoss Skogar.
There are several options for getting from Höfn to Skógafoss by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 8,045 ($58) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 6,800 ($49).
The distance between Höfn and Skógafoss is around 304km (189 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 225km (140 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Höfn and Skógafoss by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Höfn to Skógafoss is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ISK 6,800 ($49).
The cheapest way to travel between Höfn and Skógafoss, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 8,045 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Höfn and Skógafoss. We recommend that you drive to Guesthouse Skógafoss Skogar. instead which will take 3h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Höfn and Skógafoss. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Höfn to Skógafoss. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Vík í Mýrdal and Skógar. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.
Strætó run regular bus services between Höfn and Skógafoss. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Höfn to Skógafoss. We recommend that you take the bus to Vík í Mýrdal. instead which will take 4h 20m.
The closest major airport to Skógafoss is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 136km (85 miles) from Skógafoss. 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 Skógafoss. The distance is around 304km (189 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Höfn to Skógafoss is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around ISK 8,045 ($58).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 4h 20m | ISK 8,045($58) | 5 times a week | 308km (192 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | ISK 6,800($49) | on demand | 304km (189 miles) |
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The following major airports near Skógafoss offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.