How to travel from Vik to Hverfjall, Iceland

The distance between Vik and Hverfjall is around 551km (342 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Vik to Hverfjall by bus, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus, Plane and Taxi

Take the bus to Selfoss - N1 and then to Mjódd then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Husavik (HZK) then take a taxi to Hverfjall.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    ISK 52,580($380)
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Take the bus to Selfoss - N1, Mjódd then Akureyri - Hof and then to Skútustaðir.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ISK 24,415($175)
Operated by

Strætó

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Drive

Drive to Hverfjall.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Distance616km (383 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vik and Hverfjall

There are several options for getting from Vik to Hverfjall by bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 23,030 ($165) and will take around 12h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 52,580 ($380).

The distance between Vik and Hverfjall is around 551km (342 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 264km (164 miles)

It takes around 10h 20m to get from Vik and Hverfjall by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vik to Hverfjall is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ISK 52,580 ($380).

The cheapest way to travel between Vik and Hverfjall, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 23,030 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Vik and Hverfjall. We recommend that you take the bus to Selfoss - N1 and then to Mjódd then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Husavik (HZK) then take a taxi to Hverfjall. instead which will take 4h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vik and Hverfjall. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Vik to Hverfjall. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Selfoss - N1, Mjódd, Akureyri - Hof and Skútustaðir. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.

Strætó and Sterna run regular bus services between Vik and Hverfjall. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 10h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vik to Hverfjall. We recommend that you take the bus to Selfoss - N1 and then to Mjódd then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Husavik (HZK) then take a taxi to Hverfjall. instead which will take 4h 50m.

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 Vik and Hverfjall. The distance is around 616km (383 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vik to Hverfjall is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 20m and will usually cost around ISK 24,415 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Vik and Hverfjall

Transport options from Vik to Hverfjall
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Taxi
4h 50m
ISK 52,580($380)
once daily551km (342 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 20m
ISK 24,415($175)
4 times a week691km (429 miles)
Bus via Reykjavík12h 20m
ISK 23,030($165)
once a week712km (442 miles)
Drive
8h 20m
ISK 13,875($100)
on demand616km (383 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