The distance between Reykjavik and Hverfjall is around 339km (210 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Reykjavik to Hverfjall by plane, taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hverfjall → Reykjavik if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Husavik (HZK) then take a taxi to Hverfjall.
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Take the bus to Akureyri - Hof and then to Skútustaðir.
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There are several options for getting from Reykjavik to Hverfjall by plane, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 16,370 ($120) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 47,170 ($340).
The distance between Reykjavik and Hverfjall is around 339km (210 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 289km (180 miles)
It takes around 1h 45m to get from Reykjavik and Hverfjall by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Reykjavik to Hverfjall is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx ISK 47,170 ($340).
The cheapest way to travel between Reykjavik and Hverfjall, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 16,370 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Reykjavik and Hverfjall. We recommend that you fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Husavik (HZK) then take a taxi to Hverfjall. instead which will take 1h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Reykjavik and Hverfjall. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Reykjavik to Hverfjall. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Akureyri - Hof and Skútustaðir. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.
Strætó run regular bus services between Reykjavik and Hverfjall. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reykjavik to Hverfjall. We recommend that you fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Husavik (HZK) then take a taxi to Hverfjall. instead which will take 1h 45m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Reykjavik and Hverfjall. The distance is around 470km (292 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reykjavik to Hverfjall is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around ISK 47,170 ($340).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Taxi + 1 similar | 1h 45m | ISK 47,170($340) | on demand | 359km (223 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 2h 20m | ISK 23,305($170) | 4 times a week | 339km (210 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7h 35m | ISK 19,420($140) | 4 times a week | 504km (313 miles) |
Bus via Akureyri - Hof | 8h 15m | ISK 16,370($120) | once a week | 521km (323 miles) |
Drive | 6h 10m | ISK 10,545($76) | on demand | 470km (292 miles) |
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