How to travel from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Háifoss, Iceland

The distance between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Háifoss is around 181km (112 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Háifoss by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out HáifossKeflavík International Airport (KEF) if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Reykjavik BSI Bus Terminal and then to Leirubakki.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 32,740($235)
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Drive

Drive to Háifoss.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance181km (112 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Háifoss

There are several options for getting from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Háifoss by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 32,740 ($235) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 4,160 ($30).

The distance between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Háifoss is around 181km (112 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 145km (90 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Háifoss by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Háifoss is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ISK 4,160 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Háifoss, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 32,740 ($235) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Háifoss. We recommend that you drive to Háifoss. instead which will take 2h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Háifoss. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Háifoss. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Reykjavik BSI Bus Terminal and Leirubakki. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Flybus Iceland, Strætó and Sterna run regular bus services between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Háifoss. Buses run once daily and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Háifoss from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) is to drive which will take 2h 30m and cost around ISK 4,160 ($30).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Háifoss. We recommend that you take the bus to Reykjavik BSI Bus Terminal and then to Leirubakki. instead which will take 4hrs.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Háifoss. The distance is around 181km (112 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Háifoss is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ISK 32,740 ($235).

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Transport options from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Háifoss
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4hrs
ISK 32,740($235)
once daily232km (144 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
ISK 4,160($30)
on demand181km (112 miles)

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Airports near Háifoss

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

RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
109km (68 miles) from Háifoss
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Háifoss
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
178km (111 miles) from Háifoss