How to travel from Seydisfjordur to Hverfjall, Iceland

The distance between Seydisfjordur and Hverfjall is around 197km (122 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Seydisfjordur to Hverfjall by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Egilsstaðir Camping Ground and then to Mývatn - Reykjahlíð.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ISK 9,015($65)
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Drive

Drive to Hverfjall.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance197km (122 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seydisfjordur and Hverfjall

There are several options for getting from Seydisfjordur to Hverfjall by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 9,015 ($65) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 4,440 ($32).

The distance between Seydisfjordur and Hverfjall is around 197km (122 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 138km (86 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Seydisfjordur and Hverfjall by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seydisfjordur to Hverfjall is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ISK 4,440 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Seydisfjordur and Hverfjall, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 9,015 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Seydisfjordur and Hverfjall. We recommend that you drive to Hverfjall. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Seydisfjordur and Hverfjall. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Seydisfjordur to Hverfjall. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Egilsstaðir Camping Ground and Mývatn - Reykjahlíð. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Visit Seydisfjordur and Strætó run regular bus services between Seydisfjordur and Hverfjall. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seydisfjordur to Hverfjall. We recommend that you take the bus to Egilsstaðir Camping Ground and then to Mývatn - Reykjahlíð. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Seydisfjordur and Hverfjall. The distance is around 197km (122 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seydisfjordur to Hverfjall is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ISK 9,015 ($65).

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Transport options from Seydisfjordur to Hverfjall
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3hrs
ISK 9,015($65)
4 times a week198km (123 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
ISK 4,440($32)
on demand197km (122 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