How to travel from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Hverfjall, Iceland
The distance between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Hverfjall is around 374km (232 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 20m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Hverfjall by plane, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hverfjall → Keflavík International Airport (KEF) if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) to Akureyri (AEY) then take the bus to Skútustaðir.
- Duration2h 20m
- Flight time50min
- Typical costISK 23,860($170)
Multiple operators
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Bus
Take the bus to Akureyri - Hof and then to Skútustaðir.
- Duration8h 30m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costISK 27,470($200)
Strætó
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Hverfjall
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Hverfjall by plane, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around ISK 23,860 ($170) and will take around 2h 20m.
The distance between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Hverfjall is around 374km (232 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 325km (202 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Hverfjall by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Hverfjall is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ISK 23,860 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Hverfjall, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 23,860 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Hverfjall. We recommend that you fly from Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) to Akureyri (AEY) then take the bus to Skútustaðir. instead which will take 2h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Hverfjall. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Hverfjall. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Reykjavik BSI Bus Terminal, Ártún B, Akureyri - Hof and Skútustaðir. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.
Strætó run regular bus services between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Hverfjall. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 8h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
The easiest way to get to Hverfjall from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) is to fly and then take the bus which will take 2h 20m and cost around ISK 23,860 ($170).
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Hverfjall. We recommend that you fly from Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) to Akureyri (AEY) then take the bus to Skútustaðir. instead which will take 2h 20m.
The closest major airport to Hverfjall is Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) which is approximately 55km (34 miles) from Hverfjall. Egilsstadir Airport (EGS) (EGS) and Keflavík International Airport (KEF) (KEF) 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 Hverfjall. The distance is around 515km (320 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 Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Hverfjall is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around ISK 23,860 ($170).
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Compare travel optionsbetween Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Hverfjall
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 2h 20m | ISK 23,860($170) | 4 times a week | 374km (232 miles) |
| Plane and Taxi | 2h 50m | ISK 48,970($355) | hourly | 411km (255 miles) |
| Fly to Akureyri (AEY), Bus | 3h 20m | ISK 25,665($185) | 4 times a week | 391km (243 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8h 30m | ISK 27,470($200) | 4 times a week | 559km (348 miles) |
| Bus via Akureyri - Hof | 8h 45m | ISK 27,050($195) | once a week | 563km (350 miles) |
Drive | 6h 45m | ISK 11,515($83) | on demand | 515km (320 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Hverfjall
Airlines
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Airports near Hverfjall
The following major airports near Hverfjall offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Hverfjall
Egilsstadir Airport (EGS)
- Distance
- 120km (74 miles) from Hverfjall
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
- Distance
- 325km (202 miles) from Hverfjall