The distance between Hverfjall and Dettifoss is around 74km (46 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 40m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Hverfjall to Dettifoss by taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dettifoss → Hverfjall if you're planning a return trip.
Take a taxi to Dettifoss.
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There are several options for getting from Hverfjall to Dettifoss by taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi which costs around ISK 31,910 ($230) and will take around 1h 40m.
The distance between Hverfjall and Dettifoss is around 74km (46 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 32km (20 miles)
It takes around 1h 40m to get from Hverfjall and Dettifoss by taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hverfjall to Dettifoss is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx ISK 31,910 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Hverfjall and Dettifoss, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi which will typically cost around ISK 31,910 ($230) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Hverfjall and Dettifoss. We recommend that you take a taxi to Dettifoss. instead which will take 1h 40m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hverfjall and Dettifoss. We recommend that you take a taxi to Dettifoss. instead which will take 1h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hverfjall to Dettifoss. We recommend that you take a taxi to Dettifoss. instead which will take 1h 40m.
The closest major airport to Dettifoss is Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) which is approximately 79km (49 miles) from Dettifoss. Egilsstadir Airport (EGS) (EGS) and Keflavík International Airport (KEF) (KEF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Hverfjall and Dettifoss. The distance is around 74km (46 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hverfjall to Dettifoss is to take a taxi which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around ISK 31,910 ($230).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Taxi | 1h 40m | ISK 31,910($230) | on demand | 74km (46 miles) |
Drive | 1h 40m | ISK 1,665($12) | on demand | 74km (46 miles) |
The following major airports near Dettifoss offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.