How to travel from Jökulsárlón to Heimaey Island, Iceland
The distance between Jökulsárlón and Heimaey Island is around 320km (199 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Jökulsárlón to Heimaey Island by bus, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Heimaey Island → Jökulsárlón if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Höfn í Hornafirði - Sundlaug then fly from Hornafjordur (HFN) to Vestmannaeyjar (VEY).
- Duration2h 45m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical costISK 27,190($195)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Vík í Mýrdal and then to Hvolsvöllur then take a ferry to Vestmannaeyjar.
- Duration4h 50m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costISK 30,520($220)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jökulsárlón and Heimaey Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Jökulsárlón to Heimaey Island by bus, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around ISK 27,190 ($195) and will take around 2h 45m.
The distance between Jökulsárlón and Heimaey Island is around 320km (199 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 211km (131 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Jökulsárlón and Heimaey Island by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Jökulsárlón to Heimaey Island is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx ISK 27,190 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Jökulsárlón and Heimaey Island is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around ISK 27,190 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Jökulsárlón and Heimaey Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Höfn í Hornafirði - Sundlaug then fly from Hornafjordur (HFN) to Vestmannaeyjar (VEY). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Jökulsárlón and Heimaey Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Höfn í Hornafirði - Sundlaug then fly from Hornafjordur (HFN) to Vestmannaeyjar (VEY). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jökulsárlón to Heimaey Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Höfn í Hornafirði - Sundlaug then fly from Hornafjordur (HFN) to Vestmannaeyjar (VEY). instead which will take 2h 45m.
The closest major airport to Heimaey Island is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 113km (70 miles) from Heimaey Island. 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Jökulsárlón to Heimaey Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Vík í Mýrdal and then to Hvolsvöllur then take a ferry to Vestmannaeyjar. instead which will take 4h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jökulsárlón to Heimaey Island is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ISK 30,520 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween Jökulsárlón and Heimaey Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 2h 45m | ISK 27,190($195) | 5 times a week | 534km (332 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Ferry | 5h 30m | ISK 33,575($240) | twice a week | 574km (357 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 4h 50m | ISK 30,520($220) | 5 times a week | 320km (199 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Jökulsárlón and Heimaey Island
Airlines
Eagle Air
Icelandair
Bus companies
Strætó
Ferry operators
Eimskip
Airports near Heimaey Island
The following major airports near Heimaey Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
- Distance
- 113km (70 miles) from Heimaey Island
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
- Distance
- 132km (82 miles) from Heimaey Island
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
- Distance
- 269km (167 miles) from Heimaey Island