The distance between Hverfjall and Háifoss is around 543km (337 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Hverfjall to Háifoss by bus, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Háifoss → Hverfjall if you're planning a return trip.
Take a taxi to Husavik (HZK) then fly from Husavik (HZK) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Leirubakki.
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Take the bus to Akureyri - Hof then Ártún A and then to Leirubakki.
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There are several options for getting from Hverfjall to Háifoss by bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 42,450 ($305) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 71,445 ($515).
The distance between Hverfjall and Háifoss is around 543km (337 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 204km (127 miles)
It takes around 11h 15m to get from Hverfjall and Háifoss by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hverfjall to Háifoss is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx ISK 71,445 ($515).
The cheapest way to travel between Hverfjall and Háifoss, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 42,450 ($305) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Hverfjall and Háifoss. We recommend that you take a taxi to Husavik (HZK) then fly from Husavik (HZK) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Leirubakki. instead which will take 5h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hverfjall and Háifoss. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Hverfjall to Háifoss. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mývatn - Reykjahlíð, Akureyri - Hof, Ártún A, Gamla Hringbraut and Leirubakki. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 15m.
Strætó and Sterna run regular bus services between Hverfjall and Háifoss. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 11h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hverfjall to Háifoss. We recommend that you take a taxi to Husavik (HZK) then fly from Husavik (HZK) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Leirubakki. instead which will take 5h 30m.
The closest major airport to Háifoss is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 109km (68 miles) from Háifoss. 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 Hverfjall and Háifoss. The distance is around 597km (371 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hverfjall to Háifoss is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 15m and will usually cost around ISK 42,450 ($305).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Taxi, Plane and Bus | 5h 30m | ISK 71,445($515) | once daily | 543km (337 miles) |
Bus | 11h 15m | ISK 42,450($305) | 4 times a week | 698km (434 miles) |
Drive | 7h 55m | ISK 13,455($95) | on demand | 597km (371 miles) |
Strætó
Sterna
Eagle Air
The following major airports near Háifoss offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.