How to travel from Dettifoss to Hvitserkur, Iceland

The distance between Dettifoss and Hvitserkur is around 356km (222 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Dettifoss to Hvitserkur by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out HvitserkurDettifoss if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Akureyri - Hof and then to Blönduós.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ISK 64,785($465)
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Strætó

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Drive

Drive to Hvítserkur.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance356km (222 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dettifoss and Hvitserkur

There are several options for getting from Dettifoss to Hvitserkur by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 49,110 ($355) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 8,045 ($58).

The distance between Dettifoss and Hvitserkur is around 356km (222 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 196km (122 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Dettifoss and Hvitserkur by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dettifoss to Hvitserkur is to drive which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx ISK 8,045 ($58).

The cheapest way to travel between Dettifoss and Hvitserkur, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 49,110 ($355) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dettifoss and Hvitserkur. We recommend that you drive to Hvítserkur. instead which will take 5h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dettifoss and Hvitserkur. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dettifoss to Hvitserkur. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mývatn - Reykjahlíð, Akureyri - Hof and Blönduós. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Strætó run regular bus services between Dettifoss and Hvitserkur. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dettifoss to Hvitserkur. We recommend that you take the bus to Akureyri - Hof and then to Blönduós. instead which will take 6h 20m.

The closest major airport to Hvitserkur is Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) which is approximately 118km (73 miles) from Hvitserkur. Isafjordur Airport (IFJ) (IFJ) and Keflavík International Airport (KEF) (KEF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dettifoss and Hvitserkur. The distance is around 356km (222 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dettifoss to Hvitserkur is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around ISK 64,785 ($465).

How do I get from Dettifoss to Hvitserkur

Compare travel optionsbetween Dettifoss and Hvitserkur

Transport options from Dettifoss to Hvitserkur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
6h 20m
ISK 64,785($465)
4 times a week384km (238 miles)
Bus via Akureyri - Hof6h 25m
ISK 49,110($355)
4 times a week384km (238 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
ISK 8,045($58)
on demand356km (222 miles)

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Airports near Hvitserkur

The following major airports near Hvitserkur offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.

AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Hvitserkur
IFJ
Isafjordur Airport (IFJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Hvitserkur
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
202km (126 miles) from Hvitserkur