How to travel from Reykjavik to Húsavík, Iceland

The distance between Reykjavik and Húsavík is around 304km (189 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 59min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Reykjavik to Húsavík by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out HúsavíkReykjavik if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Husavik (HZK).

  • Duration59min
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    ISK 24,280($175)
Operated by

Eagle Air

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Akureyri - Hof and then to Húsavík.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 12,625($90)
Operated by

Strætó

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Norðurþing.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance460km (286 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reykjavik and Húsavík

There are several options for getting from Reykjavik to Húsavík by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 12,625 ($90) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 59min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 24,280 ($175).

The distance between Reykjavik and Húsavík is around 304km (189 miles).

It takes around 59min to get from Reykjavik and Húsavík by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reykjavik to Húsavík is to fly which takes around 59min and will set you back approx ISK 24,280 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Reykjavik and Húsavík, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 12,625 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Reykjavik and Húsavík. We recommend that you fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Husavik (HZK). instead which will take 59min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Reykjavik and Húsavík. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Reykjavik to Húsavík. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Akureyri - Hof. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

Strætó run regular bus services between Reykjavik and Húsavík. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Reykjavik and Húsavík. Flights depart from Reykjavik (RKV) and arrive at Husavik (HZK). The flight takes around 50min.

Yes there is a direct flight between Reykjavik and Húsavík with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 50min.

Eagle Air fly between Reykjavik and Húsavík. Flights depart from Reykjavik (RKV) and and arrive into Husavik (HZK). These flights usually take around 50min.

The flight from Reykjavik to Húsavík typically takes around 50min. Flights depart from Reykjavik (RKV) and and arrive into Husavik (HZK).

The closest major airport to Húsavík is Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) which is approximately 55km (34 miles) from Húsavík. 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 Reykjavik and Húsavík. The distance is around 460km (286 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reykjavik to Húsavík is to fly which takes, on average, 59min and will usually cost around ISK 24,280 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Reykjavik and Húsavík

Transport options from Reykjavik to Húsavík
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
59min
ISK 24,280($175)
on demand304km (189 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 35m
ISK 12,625($90)
twice daily500km (311 miles)
Bus via Akureyri - Hof7h 60m
ISK 12,625($90)
once a week509km (316 miles)
Drive
6hrs
ISK 10,405($75)
on demand460km (286 miles)

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Airports near Húsavík

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

AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Húsavík
EGS
Egilsstadir Airport (EGS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
159km (99 miles) from Húsavík
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
336km (209 miles) from Húsavík