How to travel from Þingvellir National Park to Heimaey Island, Iceland

The distance between Þingvellir National Park and Heimaey Island is around 139km (87 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 1h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Þingvellir National Park to Heimaey Island by taxi, plane, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Heimaey IslandÞingvellir National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Reykjavik (RKV) then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Vestmannaeyjar (VEY).

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Flight time20min
  • Typical cost
    ISK 35,375($255)
Operated by

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Landeyjahöfn then take a ferry to Vestmannaeyjar.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 28,855($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Þingvellir National Park and Heimaey Island

There are several options for getting from Þingvellir National Park to Heimaey Island by taxi, plane, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a taxi, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around ISK 24,415 ($175) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 35,375 ($255).

The distance between Þingvellir National Park and Heimaey Island is around 139km (87 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 103km (64 miles)

It takes around 1h 5m to get from Þingvellir National Park and Heimaey Island by taxi and plane.

The quickest way to get from Þingvellir National Park to Heimaey Island is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 1h 5m and will set you back approx ISK 35,375 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Þingvellir National Park and Heimaey Island is to take a taxi, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ISK 24,415 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Þingvellir National Park and Heimaey Island. We recommend that you take a taxi to Reykjavik (RKV) then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Vestmannaeyjar (VEY). instead which will take 1h 5m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Þingvellir National Park and Heimaey Island. We recommend that you take a taxi to Reykjavik (RKV) then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Vestmannaeyjar (VEY). instead which will take 1h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Þingvellir National Park to Heimaey Island. We recommend that you take a taxi to Reykjavik (RKV) then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Vestmannaeyjar (VEY). instead which will take 1h 5m.

The closest major airport to Heimaey Island is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 113km (70 miles) from Heimaey Island. Keflavík International Airport (KEF) (KEF) and Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Þingvellir National Park to Heimaey Island. We recommend that you take a taxi to Reykjavik (RKV) then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Vestmannaeyjar (VEY). instead which will take 1h 5m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Þingvellir National Park to Heimaey Island is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 1h 5m and will usually cost around ISK 35,375 ($255).

How do I get from Þingvellir National Park to Heimaey Island

Compare travel optionsbetween Þingvellir National Park and Heimaey Island

Transport options from Þingvellir National Park to Heimaey Island
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane
1h 5m
ISK 35,375($255)
on demand165km (103 miles)
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar
3h 10m
ISK 28,855($210)
once daily161km (100 miles)
Taxi, Bus and Ferry2h 45m
ISK 24,415($175)
once daily139km (87 miles)

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Airports near Heimaey Island

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

RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Heimaey Island
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Heimaey Island
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
269km (167 miles) from Heimaey Island