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How to get fromHeimaey to Reykjavíkby ferry or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Heimaey to Reykjavík by ferry or bus

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  1. Ferry, bus via Selfoss

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    1. Take the ferry from Vestmannaeyjar to Landeyjahöfnferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Landeyjahöfn to Selfoss - N1bus bus 53
    3. Take the bus from Selfoss - N1 to Mjódd Ebus bus 51 / ...
    4h 13m
    $36–57

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Vestmannaeyjar to Landeyjahöfnferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Hvolsvöllur to Reykjavík Dalur Hostelbus bus Highland Bus HB03
    5h 33m

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  • Distance: 144.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Heimaey, South, Iceland and Reykjavík, Iceland?

There is no direct connection from Heimaey to Reykjavík. However, you can take the ferry to Landeyjahöfn, walk to Landeyjahöfn, take the bus to Selfoss - N1, then take the bus to Mjódd E. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Vestmannaeyjar to Reykjavík Dalur Hostel via Landeyjahöfn, Landeyjahöfn, and Hvolsvöllur in around 5h 33m.

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