How to travel from Skógafoss to Húsavík, Iceland

The distance between Skógafoss and Húsavík is around 463km (288 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 60m.

5 routes found

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

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Reykjavík then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Husavik (HZK).

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    ISK 29,825($215)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Selfoss - N1, Mjódd then Akureyri - Hof and then to Húsavík.

  • Duration9h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 16,785($120)
Operated by

Strætó

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Drive

Drive to Norðurþing.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance600km (373 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Skógafoss and Húsavík

There are several options for getting from Skógafoss to Húsavík by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 16,785 ($120) and will take around 9h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 29,825 ($215).

The distance between Skógafoss and Húsavík is around 463km (288 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 298km (185 miles)

It takes around 9h 60m to get from Skógafoss and Húsavík by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Skógafoss to Húsavík is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx ISK 29,825 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Skógafoss and Húsavík, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 16,785 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Skógafoss and Húsavík. We recommend that you take the bus to Reykjavík then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Husavik (HZK). instead which will take 4h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Skógafoss and Húsavík. It typically takes around 9h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Skógafoss to Húsavík. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Skógar, Selfoss - N1, Mjódd and Akureyri - Hof. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 60m.

Strætó and Sterna run regular bus services between Skógafoss and Húsavík. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skógafoss to Húsavík. We recommend that you take the bus to Reykjavík then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Husavik (HZK). instead which will take 4h 60m.

The closest major airport to Húsavík is Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) which is approximately 55km (34 miles) from Húsavík. 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 Skógafoss and Húsavík. The distance is around 600km (373 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skógafoss to Húsavík is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 60m and will usually cost around ISK 16,785 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Skógafoss and Húsavík

Transport options from Skógafoss to Húsavík
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
4h 60m
ISK 29,825($215)
once daily463km (288 miles)
Bus to Reykjavík, plane6h 15m
ISK 22,060($160)
once daily494km (307 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 60m
ISK 16,785($120)
once daily654km (406 miles)
Bus via Reykjavík11h 35m
ISK 18,175($130)
once a week667km (414 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
ISK 13,455($95)
on demand600km (373 miles)

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Airports near Húsavík

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

AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Húsavík
EGS
Egilsstadir Airport (EGS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
159km (99 miles) from Húsavík
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
336km (209 miles) from Húsavík