How to travel from Húsavík to Höfn, Iceland

The distance between Húsavík and Höfn is around 424km (264 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Húsavík to Höfn 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 HöfnHúsavík if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Husavik (HZK) to Hornafjordur (HFN).

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ISK 23,305($170)
Operated by

Eagle Air

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Bus

Take the bus to Akureyri - Hof, Mjódd, Selfoss - N1 then Vík í Mýrdal and then to Höfn í Hornafirði - Sundlaug.

  • Duration14h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ISK 24,415($175)
Operated by

Strætó

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Drive

Drive to Höfn.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance424km (264 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Húsavík and Höfn

There are several options for getting from Húsavík to Höfn by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around ISK 23,305 ($170) and will take around 2h 15m.

The distance between Húsavík and Höfn is around 424km (264 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 223km (138 miles)

It takes around 14h 10m to get from Húsavík and Höfn by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Húsavík to Höfn is to fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx ISK 23,305 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Húsavík and Höfn, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around ISK 23,305 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Húsavík and Höfn. We recommend that you fly from Husavik (HZK) to Hornafjordur (HFN). instead which will take 2h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Húsavík and Höfn. It typically takes around 14h 10m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Húsavík to Höfn. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Akureyri - Hof, Mjódd, Selfoss - N1 and Vík í Mýrdal. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 10m.

Strætó run regular bus services between Húsavík and Höfn. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 14h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Húsavík and Höfn. Flights depart from Husavik (HZK) and arrive at Hornafjordur (HFN) - via Reykjavik (RKV). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Húsavík to Höfn. There is however a flight that goes via Reykjavik (RKV). This services will take at least 2h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Húsavík to Höfn typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Husavik (HZK) and and arrive into Hornafjordur (HFN).

The closest major airport to Höfn is Egilsstadir Airport (EGS) (EGS) which is approximately 120km (75 miles) from Höfn. Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) and Keflavík International Airport (KEF) (KEF) 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 Húsavík and Höfn. The distance is around 424km (264 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Húsavík to Höfn is to take the bus which takes, on average, 14h 10m and will usually cost around ISK 24,415 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Húsavík and Höfn

Transport options from Húsavík to Höfn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 15m
ISK 23,305($170)
5 times a week637km (396 miles)
Bus
14h 10m
ISK 24,415($175)
5 times a week962km (598 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
ISK 9,570($69)
on demand424km (264 miles)

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Airports near Höfn

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

EGS
Egilsstadir Airport (EGS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
120km (75 miles) from Höfn
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Höfn
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
361km (224 miles) from Höfn