How to travel from Höfn to Þingvellir National Park, Iceland

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.

3 routes found

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 ParkHöfn if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Hornafjordur (HFN) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take a taxi to Þingvellir.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ISK 42,315($305)
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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ISK 31,075($225)
Operated by

Strætó

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Drive

Drive to Þingvellir.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance447km (278 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Höfn and Þingvellir National Park

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Transport options from Höfn to Þingvellir National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi
1h 55m
ISK 42,315($305)
on demand386km (240 miles)
Bus
6h 20m
ISK 31,075($225)
6 times a week452km (281 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
ISK 9,990($72)
on demand447km (278 miles)

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Airports near Þingvellir National Park

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

RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
44km (28 miles) from Þingvellir National Park
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Þingvellir National Park
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
208km (129 miles) from Þingvellir National Park