Where to stay and how to get there

WHERE TO STAY

HÓTEL ÖRK in Hveragerdi

Our premier Hotel Partner in Hveragerði is HÓTEL ÖRK a first-class hotel in the town center. The hotel offers friendly accommodation and well-equipped facilities in beautiful surroundings. The hotel features all the comforts and services you would expect to find in a major city, In total, the hotel has now 157 roomsranging from your standard rooms to superior rooms, junior suites and suites.

THE GREENHOUSE HOTEL in Hveragerdi.

A new hotel option in Hveragerði offering accommodation and entertainment, at affordable prices with focus on sustainability. Lively atmosphere with shops and food hall with varied options and a barber shop. Comfortable cool room with quality beds, flat screen tv, powerful showers and mountain views.

HOW TO GET TO HVERAGERÐI:

BY PLANE
Traveling to Hengill Ultra in Hveragerði, the international airport is Keflavík Airport with the abbreviation KEF.

BY CAR

The quickest way to get from Keflavík to Hveragerði is to drive. One of the best things about Hveragerdi is its proximity to Reykjavik. The town is located about 45 km (28 mi) southeast of Iceland’s capital city. If you’re going by car, take Route 1 (the Ring Road) south of Reykjavik. After about 45 minutes, you’ll arrive at a roundabout where you’ll turn left to enter Hveragerdi.

Hengill Ultra Premier car rental is HERTZ CAR RENTAL, one of the largest car rental operator in Iceland. The company has rental outlets and service stations around the island including pick up service at the international airport is Keflavík.

Q&A 

What is the cheapest way to get from Keflavík to Hveragerði?
The cheapest way to get from Keflavík to Hveragerði is to line 55 bus and line 21 bus and line 51 bus which costs $17 – $25 and takes 3h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Keflavík to Hveragerði?
The quickest way to get from Keflavík to Hveragerði is to drive which costs $19 – $28 and takes 1h 9m.

Is there a direct bus between Keflavík and Hveragerði?

No, there is no direct bus from Keflavík to Hveragerði. However, there are services departing from Miðstöð and arriving at Hveragerði via Reykjavík. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Keflavík to Hveragerði?
The distance between Keflavík and Hveragerði is 67 km. The road distance is 84.7 km.

How do I travel from Keflavík to Hveragerði without a car?
The best way to get from Keflavík to Hveragerði without a car is to bus which takes 2h 49m and costs $30 – $50.

How long does it take to get from Keflavík to Hveragerði?
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Keflavík to Hveragerði, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Keflavík to Hveragerði bus from?
Keflavík to Hveragerði bus services, operated by Strætó, depart from Miðstöð station.

Can I drive from Keflavík to Hveragerði?
Yes, the driving distance between Keflavík to Hveragerði is 85 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Keflavík to Hveragerði.

If you are planning to stay in the capital area which is about 45 minutes away from the race site, the Buses from Keflavík Airport into Reykjavik are multible and many departures over the day straight from the terminal.

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