How to travel from Hverfjall to Selfoss, Iceland

The distance between Hverfjall and Selfoss is around 409km (254 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hverfjall to Selfoss 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 SelfossHverfjall if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Akureyri - Hof then fly from Akureyri (AEY) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Selfoss - Ráðhúsið.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    ISK 25,390($185)
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Bus

Take the bus to Akureyri - Hof then Mjódd and then to Selfoss - Ráðhúsið.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ISK 20,950($150)
Operated by

Strætó

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Drive

Drive to Selfoss.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance514km (319 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hverfjall and Selfoss

There are several options for getting from Hverfjall to Selfoss by bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 20,950 ($150) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 47,725 ($345).

The distance between Hverfjall and Selfoss is around 409km (254 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 270km (167 miles)

It takes around 8h 35m to get from Hverfjall and Selfoss by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hverfjall to Selfoss is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ISK 47,725 ($345).

The cheapest way to travel between Hverfjall and Selfoss, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 20,950 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hverfjall and Selfoss. We recommend that you take a taxi to Husavik (HZK) then fly from Husavik (HZK) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Selfoss - Ráðhúsið. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hverfjall and Selfoss. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hverfjall to Selfoss. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Skútustaðir, Akureyri - Hof and Mjódd. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

Strætó run regular bus services between Hverfjall and Selfoss. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hverfjall to Selfoss. We recommend that you take a taxi to Husavik (HZK) then fly from Husavik (HZK) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Selfoss - Ráðhúsið. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Selfoss is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Selfoss. 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 Hverfjall and Selfoss. The distance is around 514km (319 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hverfjall to Selfoss is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around ISK 20,950 ($150).

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Transport options from Hverfjall to Selfoss
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
4h 5m
ISK 25,390($185)
4 times a week409km (254 miles)
Bus to Fellabær - Olís, plane4h 50m
ISK 29,135($210)
4 times a week608km (378 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Bus3h 10m
ISK 47,725($345)
every 3 hours418km (260 miles)
Bus
8h 35m
ISK 20,950($150)
4 times a week558km (347 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
ISK 11,515($83)
on demand514km (319 miles)

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Airports near Selfoss

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

RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Selfoss
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Selfoss
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
236km (147 miles) from Selfoss