How to travel from Seljalandsfoss to Hverfjall, Iceland

The distance between Seljalandsfoss and Hverfjall is around 472km (293 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Seljalandsfoss to Hverfjall by bus, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Reykjavík Harpa Concert Hall then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Akureyri (AEY) then take the bus to Skútustaðir.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    ISK 28,580($205)
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1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ISK 24,835($180)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Hverfjall.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Distance583km (362 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seljalandsfoss and Hverfjall

There are several options for getting from Seljalandsfoss to Hverfjall by bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 21,225 ($155) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 52,440 ($380).

The distance between Seljalandsfoss and Hverfjall is around 472km (293 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 266km (166 miles)

It takes around 9h 40m to get from Seljalandsfoss and Hverfjall by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seljalandsfoss to Hverfjall is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ISK 52,440 ($380).

The cheapest way to travel between Seljalandsfoss and Hverfjall, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 21,225 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Seljalandsfoss and Hverfjall. We recommend that you take the bus to Reykjavík Harpa Concert Hall then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Husavik (HZK) then take a taxi to Hverfjall. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Seljalandsfoss and Hverfjall. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Seljalandsfoss to Hverfjall. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hveragerði, Mjódd, Akureyri - Hof and Skútustaðir. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.

Sterna and Strætó run regular bus services between Seljalandsfoss and Hverfjall. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 9h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seljalandsfoss to Hverfjall. We recommend that you take the bus to Reykjavík Harpa Concert Hall then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Husavik (HZK) then take a taxi to Hverfjall. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Seljalandsfoss and Hverfjall. The distance is around 583km (362 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seljalandsfoss to Hverfjall is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 40m and will usually cost around ISK 24,835 ($180).

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Transport options from Seljalandsfoss to Hverfjall
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
4h 50m
ISK 28,580($205)
4 times a week472km (293 miles)
Bus, Plane and Taxi4h 15m
ISK 52,440($380)
twice daily492km (306 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 40m
ISK 24,835($180)
4 times a week628km (390 miles)
Bus via Reykjavík11h 15m
ISK 21,225($155)
once a week648km (403 miles)
Drive
7h 40m
ISK 13,040($95)
on demand583km (362 miles)

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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