How to travel from Goðafoss Waterfall to Hvitserkur, Iceland

The distance between Goðafoss Waterfall and Hvitserkur is around 240km (149 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Goðafoss Waterfall 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 HvitserkurGoðafoss Waterfall if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Blönduós.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 33,020($240)
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Strætó

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Drive

Drive to Hvítserkur.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance240km (149 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Goðafoss Waterfall and Hvitserkur

There are several options for getting from Goðafoss Waterfall to Hvitserkur by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 33,020 ($240) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 5,410 ($39).

The distance between Goðafoss Waterfall and Hvitserkur is around 240km (149 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 142km (88 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Goðafoss Waterfall and Hvitserkur by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Goðafoss Waterfall to Hvitserkur is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ISK 5,410 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between Goðafoss Waterfall and Hvitserkur, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 33,020 ($240) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Goðafoss Waterfall and Hvitserkur. We recommend that you drive to Hvítserkur. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Goðafoss Waterfall and Hvitserkur. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Goðafoss Waterfall to Hvitserkur. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fosshóll - Goðafoss, Akureyri - Hof and Blönduós. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Strætó run regular bus services between Goðafoss Waterfall and Hvitserkur. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Goðafoss Waterfall to Hvitserkur. We recommend that you take the bus to Blönduós. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Goðafoss Waterfall and Hvitserkur. The distance is around 240km (149 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Goðafoss Waterfall to Hvitserkur is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around ISK 33,020 ($240).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Goðafoss Waterfall and Hvitserkur

Transport options from Goðafoss Waterfall to Hvitserkur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 15m
ISK 33,020($240)
twice daily264km (164 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
ISK 5,410($39)
on demand240km (149 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