How to travel from Hverfjall to Seljalandsfoss, Iceland

The distance between Hverfjall and Seljalandsfoss is around 482km (300 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hverfjall to Seljalandsfoss 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 SeljalandsfossHverfjall 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 Seljalandsfoss.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    ISK 28,300($205)
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Bus

Take the bus to Akureyri - Hof then Mjódd and then to Hvolsvöllur.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ISK 25,945($185)
Operated by

Strætó

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Drive

Drive to Seljalandsfoss.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Distance584km (363 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hverfjall and Seljalandsfoss

There are several options for getting from Hverfjall to Seljalandsfoss by bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 25,945 ($185) and will take around 9h 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 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 50,635 ($365).

The distance between Hverfjall and Seljalandsfoss is around 482km (300 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 266km (166 miles)

It takes around 9h 35m to get from Hverfjall and Seljalandsfoss by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hverfjall to Seljalandsfoss is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx ISK 50,635 ($365).

The cheapest way to travel between Hverfjall and Seljalandsfoss, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 25,945 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hverfjall and Seljalandsfoss. We recommend that you take a taxi to Husavik (HZK) then fly from Husavik (HZK) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Seljalandsfoss. instead which will take 5h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hverfjall and Seljalandsfoss. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hverfjall to Seljalandsfoss. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Skútustaðir, Akureyri - Hof, Mjódd and Hvolsvöllur. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 35m.

Strætó run regular bus services between Hverfjall and Seljalandsfoss. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 9h 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 Seljalandsfoss. We recommend that you take a taxi to Husavik (HZK) then fly from Husavik (HZK) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Seljalandsfoss. instead which will take 5h 10m.

The closest major airport to Seljalandsfoss is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 111km (69 miles) from Seljalandsfoss. 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 Seljalandsfoss. The distance is around 584km (363 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hverfjall to Seljalandsfoss is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 35m and will usually cost around ISK 25,945 ($185).

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Transport options from Hverfjall to Seljalandsfoss
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
6h 5m
ISK 28,300($205)
4 times a week482km (300 miles)
Bus to Fellabær - Olís, plane6h 50m
ISK 32,045($230)
4 times a week682km (424 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Bus5h 10m
ISK 50,635($365)
once daily492km (306 miles)
Bus
9h 35m
ISK 25,945($185)
4 times a week630km (391 miles)
Drive
7h 40m
ISK 13,040($95)
on demand584km (363 miles)

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Airports near Seljalandsfoss

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

RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Seljalandsfoss
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
136km (85 miles) from Seljalandsfoss
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
244km (152 miles) from Seljalandsfoss