Description
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Description
Leave the remote wilderness of Iceland’s Highlands behind and return to the comforts of South Iceland with this one-way bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella. It’s the ideal option for independent travelers looking to wind down their adventure and move on to their next destination without the hassle of self-driving.
Whether you’ve wrapped up a multi-day trek or soaked in natural hot springs, this 2-hour Highland transfer offers a safe, affordable way to exit the rugged interior and reconnect with the Ring Road.
Your ride begins at the camping grounds or basecamp in Landmannalaugar. Depending on your travel date and preferred schedule, available departure times are 14:30 (2:30 PM) and 18:00 (6:00 PM). The travel time from Landmannalaugar to Hella takes about two hours under favorable weather and road conditions.
At Landmannalaugar, you’ll board a rugged Highland vehicle suited for Iceland’s most challenging terrain. Designed for this environment, the vehicle ensures a smooth and dependable ride across the Icelandic Highlands, often inaccessible by standard cars.
Operated by experienced drivers skilled in navigating river crossings, rough gravel roads, and steep mountain passes, the bus offers peace of mind and comfort as you travel through the remote interior.
Landmannalaugar, located in the heart of the Fjallabak Nature Reserve, is one of Iceland’s most breathtaking hiking destinations. Known for its vibrant rhyolite mountains, steamy geothermal vents, and sprawling lava fields, the area draws adventurers from around the world.
Many hikers end their journeys here after completing the famed Laugavegur Trail or shorter local hikes to spots like Brennisteinsalda and Laugahraun. Before departure, travelers often take one last soak in the area’s natural hot springs, surrounded by dramatic landscapes.
As the bus leaves Landmannalaugar, you’ll pass remote valleys, glacial rivers, and lava plains, a final chance to admire the untouched Icelandic wilderness. Weather permitting, you may spot Mount Hekla or the mighty glaciers of South Iceland rising in the distance.
The highland scenery gradually transforms into the verdant lowlands, signaling your return to more populated areas.
Your journey concludes in the charming town of Hella, located on the Ring Road in South Iceland. The drop-off point is conveniently located at the Kjorbudin Supermarket, a central hub within easy walking distance of local accommodations, bus connections, restaurants, and shops.
Hella is a great place to rest and recover or begin the next chapter of your Icelandic adventure. It’s near popular destinations such as Seljalandsfoss Waterfall on the South Coast and Geysir Geothermal Area in the Golden Circle.
Enjoy a smooth and scenic ride from Landmannalaugar to Hella with this affordable one-way Highland bus transfer. Check availability now by choosing a date.
