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How to get fromReykjavik Airport (RKV) to Heimaeyby bus or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Heimaey by bus or ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Reykjavik BSI Bus Terminal to Hvolsvöllurbus bus Highland Bus HB03
    2. Take the ferry from Landeyjahöfn to Vestmannaeyjarferry ferry
    5h 7m

  2. Line 3 bus, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Læknagarður to Mjódd Bbus bus 3
    2. Take the bus from Mjódd E to Selfoss - N1bus bus 51 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Selfoss - N1 to Landeyjahöfnbus bus 53
    4. Take the ferry from Landeyjahöfn to Vestmannaeyjarferry ferry
    5h 55m
    $43–61

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  • Distance: 149.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Reykjavik Airport (RKV), Iceland and Heimaey, South, Iceland?

There is no direct connection from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Heimaey. However, you can take the bus to Hvolsvöllur, take the line 53 bus to Landeyjahöfn, walk to Landeyjahöfn, then take the ferry to Vestmannaeyjar. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Læknagarður to Vestmannaeyjar via Mjódd E, Selfoss - N1, Landeyjahöfn, and Landeyjahöfn in around 5h 55m.

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