How to travel from Selfoss to Höfn, Iceland
The distance between Selfoss and Höfn is around 393km (244 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 20m.
2 routes found
We've found 2 different ways to get from Selfoss to Höfn by car, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Höfn → Selfoss if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Mjódd then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Hornafjordur (HFN).
- Duration2h 20m
- Flight time55min
- Typical costISK 31,770($230)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Selfoss and Höfn
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Selfoss to Höfn by car, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around ISK 31,770 ($230) and will take around 2h 20m.
The distance between Selfoss and Höfn is around 393km (244 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 284km (176 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Selfoss and Höfn by car. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Selfoss to Höfn is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ISK 31,770 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Selfoss and Höfn, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around ISK 31,770 ($230) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Selfoss and Höfn. We recommend that you take the bus to Mjódd then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Hornafjordur (HFN). instead which will take 2h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Selfoss and Höfn. We recommend that you take the bus to Mjódd then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Hornafjordur (HFN). instead which will take 2h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Selfoss to Höfn. We recommend that you take the bus to Mjódd then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Hornafjordur (HFN). instead which will take 2h 20m.
The closest major airport to Höfn is Egilsstadir Airport (EGS) (EGS) which is approximately 120km (75 miles) from Höfn. Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) 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 Selfoss and Höfn. The distance is around 400km (248 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Selfoss to Höfn is to drive which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around ISK 9,015 ($65).
Compare travel optionsbetween Selfoss and Höfn
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane | 2h 20m | ISK 31,770($230) | every 2 hours | 393km (244 miles) |
Drive | 5hrs | ISK 9,015($65) | on demand | 400km (248 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Selfoss and Höfn
Airlines
Eagle Air
Icelandair
Bus companies
Strætó
Airports near Höfn
The following major airports near Höfn offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.
Egilsstadir Airport (EGS)
- Distance
- 120km (75 miles) from Höfn
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
- Distance
- 206km (128 miles) from Höfn
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
- Distance
- 361km (224 miles) from Höfn