How to travel from Hverfjall to Hvitserkur, Iceland

The distance between Hverfjall and Hvitserkur is around 291km (181 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Hverfjall 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 HvitserkurHverfjall if you're planning a return trip.

1
bus
+
bus
+

Bus

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

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ISK 40,925($295)
Operated by

Strætó

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

🚀 Fastest
2
car
+

Drive

Drive to Hvítserkur.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance291km (181 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hverfjall and Hvitserkur

There are several options for getting from Hverfjall to Hvitserkur by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 37,875 ($275) and will take around 4h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 6,520 ($47).

The distance between Hverfjall and Hvitserkur is around 291km (181 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 173km (107 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Hverfjall and Hvitserkur by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hverfjall to Hvitserkur is to drive which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ISK 6,520 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between Hverfjall and Hvitserkur, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 37,875 ($275) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hverfjall and Hvitserkur. We recommend that you drive to Hvítserkur. instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hverfjall and Hvitserkur. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hverfjall to Hvitserkur. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Skútustaðir, Akureyri - Hof and Blönduós. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Strætó run regular bus services between Hverfjall and Hvitserkur. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hverfjall to Hvitserkur. We recommend that you take the bus to Akureyri - Hof and then to Blönduós. instead which will take 4h 50m.

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 Hverfjall and Hvitserkur. The distance is around 291km (181 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hverfjall to Hvitserkur is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ISK 40,925 ($295).

How do I get from Hverfjall to Hvitserkur

Compare travel optionsbetween Hverfjall and Hvitserkur

Transport options from Hverfjall to Hvitserkur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 50m
ISK 40,925($295)
4 times a week314km (195 miles)
Bus via Akureyri - Hof4h 60m
ISK 37,875($275)
4 times a week321km (200 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
ISK 6,520($47)
on demand291km (181 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Hverfjall and Hvitserkur

Bus companies

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