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How to get fromReykjavík to Heimaeyby bus or ferry

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

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  1. Bus, ferry via Selfoss

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    1. Take the bus from Mjódd E to Selfoss - N1bus bus 51 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Selfoss - N1 to Landeyjahöfnbus bus 53
    3. Take the ferry from Landeyjahöfn to Vestmannaeyjarferry ferry
    4h 42m
    $38–58

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Reykjavík Dalur Hostel to Hvolsvöllurbus bus Highland Bus HB03
    2. Take the ferry from Landeyjahöfn to Vestmannaeyjarferry ferry
    5h 37m

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  • Distance: 144.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Reykjavík to Heimaey. However, you can take the bus to Selfoss - N1, take the bus to Landeyjahöfn, walk to Landeyjahöfn, then take the ferry to Vestmannaeyjar. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reykjavík Dalur Hostel to Vestmannaeyjar via Hvolsvöllur, Landeyjahöfn, and Landeyjahöfn in around 5h 37m.

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