The distance between Heimaey Island and Hvitserkur is around 389km (242 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Heimaey Island to Hvitserkur by ferry, bus, taxi, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hvitserkur → Heimaey Island if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) to Akureyri (AEY) then take the bus to Blönduós.
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Take a ferry to Landeyjahöfn then take the bus to Mjódd and then to Staðarskáli then take a taxi to Hvítserkur.
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There are several options for getting from Heimaey Island to Hvitserkur by ferry, bus, taxi, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then drive which costs around ISK 32,600 ($235) and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 47,585 ($345).
The distance between Heimaey Island and Hvitserkur is around 389km (242 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 243km (151 miles)
It takes around 6h 50m to get from Heimaey Island and Hvitserkur by ferry, bus and taxi.
The quickest way to get from Heimaey Island to Hvitserkur is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx ISK 47,585 ($345).
The cheapest way to travel between Heimaey Island and Hvitserkur is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then drive which will typically cost around ISK 32,600 ($235) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Heimaey Island and Hvitserkur. We recommend that you fly from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) to Akureyri (AEY) then take the bus to Blönduós. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Heimaey Island and Hvitserkur. We recommend that you fly from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) to Akureyri (AEY) then take the bus to Blönduós. instead which will take 5h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Heimaey Island to Hvitserkur. We recommend that you fly from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Blönduós. instead which will take 6h 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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Heimaey Island to Hvitserkur. We recommend that you take a ferry to Landeyjahöfn then take the bus to Mjódd and then to Staðarskáli then take a taxi to Hvítserkur. instead which will take 6h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Heimaey Island to Hvitserkur is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around ISK 39,540 ($285).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly to Akureyri (AEY), Bus + 2 similar | 5h 10m | ISK 47,585($345) | twice daily | 594km (369 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 6h 15m | ISK 45,505($330) | twice daily | 433km (269 miles) |
Ferry, Bus, Plane and Car | 9h 55m | ISK 32,600($235) | once daily | 787km (489 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Taxi | 6h 50m | ISK 39,540($285) | once daily | 389km (242 miles) |
Icelandair
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Strætó
The following major airports near Hvitserkur offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.