How to travel from Reykjavik to Hverfjall, Iceland

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.

5 routes found

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.

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Husavik (HZK) then take a taxi to Hverfjall.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    ISK 47,170($340)
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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ISK 19,420($140)
Operated by

Strætó

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Drive

Drive to Hverfjall.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance470km (292 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reykjavik and Hverfjall

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Reykjavik and Hverfjall

Transport options from Reykjavik to Hverfjall
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 1 similar
1h 45m
ISK 47,170($340)
on demand359km (223 miles)
Plane and Bus2h 20m
ISK 23,305($170)
4 times a week339km (210 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 35m
ISK 19,420($140)
4 times a week504km (313 miles)
Bus via Akureyri - Hof8h 15m
ISK 16,370($120)
once a week521km (323 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
ISK 10,545($76)
on demand470km (292 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Hverfjall

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

AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Hverfjall
EGS
Egilsstadir Airport (EGS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
120km (74 miles) from Hverfjall
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
325km (202 miles) from Hverfjall