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.
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 Hverfjall → Seljalandsfoss if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Reykjavík Harpa Concert Hall then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Akureyri (AEY) then take the bus to Skútustaðir.
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Take the bus to Hveragerði then Akureyri - Hof and then to Skútustaðir.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 50m | ISK 28,580($205) | 4 times a week | 472km (293 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Taxi | 4h 15m | ISK 52,440($380) | twice daily | 492km (306 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 40m | ISK 24,835($180) | 4 times a week | 628km (390 miles) |
Bus via Reykjavík | 11h 15m | ISK 21,225($155) | once a week | 648km (403 miles) |
Drive | 7h 40m | ISK 13,040($95) | on demand | 583km (362 miles) |
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The following major airports near Hverfjall offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.