How to travel from Skaftafell to Höfn, Iceland

The distance between Skaftafell and Höfn is around 135km (84 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

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We've found 1 different ways to get from Skaftafell to Höfn by car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Drive to Höfn.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance135km (84 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Skaftafell and Höfn

There are several options for getting from Skaftafell to Höfn by car. The cheapest option is to drive which costs around ISK 3,050 ($22) and will take around 1h 45m.

The distance between Skaftafell and Höfn is around 135km (84 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 89km (55 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Skaftafell and Höfn by car. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Skaftafell to Höfn is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx ISK 3,050 ($22).

The cheapest way to travel between Skaftafell and Höfn, if you exclude driving, is to drive which will typically cost around ISK 3,050 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Skaftafell and Höfn. We recommend that you drive to Höfn. instead which will take 1h 45m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Skaftafell and Höfn. We recommend that you drive to Höfn. instead which will take 1h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skaftafell to Höfn. We recommend that you drive to Höfn. instead which will take 1h 45m.

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 Skaftafell and Höfn. The distance is around 135km (84 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skaftafell to Höfn is to drive which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around ISK 3,050 ($22).

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Airports near Höfn

The following major airports near Höfn offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.

EGS
Egilsstadir Airport (EGS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
120km (75 miles) from Höfn
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Höfn
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
361km (224 miles) from Höfn