The distance between Höfn and Þingvellir National Park is around 386km (240 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Höfn to Þingvellir National Park by plane, taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Þingvellir National Park → Höfn if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Hornafjordur (HFN) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take a taxi to Þingvellir.
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Take the bus to Vík í Mýrdal and then to Selfoss - N1.
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There are several options for getting from Höfn to Þingvellir National Park by plane, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 31,075 ($225) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 42,315 ($305).
The distance between Höfn and Þingvellir National Park is around 386km (240 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 284km (176 miles)
It takes around 1h 55m to get from Höfn and Þingvellir National Park by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Höfn to Þingvellir National Park is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx ISK 42,315 ($305).
The cheapest way to travel between Höfn and Þingvellir National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 31,075 ($225) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Höfn and Þingvellir National Park. We recommend that you fly from Hornafjordur (HFN) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take a taxi to Þingvellir. instead which will take 1h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Höfn and Þingvellir National Park. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Höfn to Þingvellir National Park. 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 run regular bus services between Höfn and Þingvellir National Park. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Höfn to Þingvellir National Park. We recommend that you fly from Hornafjordur (HFN) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take a taxi to Þingvellir. instead which will take 1h 55m.
The closest major airport to Þingvellir National Park is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 44km (28 miles) from Þingvellir National Park. 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 Þingvellir National Park. The distance is around 447km (278 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 Þingvellir National Park is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around ISK 42,315 ($305).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Taxi | 1h 55m | ISK 42,315($305) | on demand | 386km (240 miles) |
Bus | 6h 20m | ISK 31,075($225) | 6 times a week | 452km (281 miles) |
Drive | 5h 50m | ISK 9,990($72) | on demand | 447km (278 miles) |
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The following major airports near Þingvellir National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.