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.
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 Hverfjall → Seydisfjordur if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Egilsstaðir Camping Ground and then to Mývatn - Reykjahlíð.
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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.
There is no train service that runs between Seydisfjordur and Hverfjall. We recommend that you drive to Hverfjall. instead which will take 2h 40m.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 3hrs | ISK 9,015($65) | 4 times a week | 198km (123 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | ISK 4,440($32) | on demand | 197km (122 miles) |
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Strætó
The following major airports near Hverfjall offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.