The distance between Hvitserkur and Blue Lagoon is around 275km (171 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 10m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Hvitserkur to Blue Lagoon 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 Blue Lagoon → Hvitserkur if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Mjódd.
Strætó
There are several options for getting from Hvitserkur to Blue Lagoon by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 41,065 ($295) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 6,245 ($45).
The distance between Hvitserkur and Blue Lagoon is around 275km (171 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 210km (131 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Hvitserkur and Blue Lagoon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hvitserkur to Blue Lagoon is to drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ISK 6,245 ($45).
The cheapest way to travel between Hvitserkur and Blue Lagoon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 41,065 ($295) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Hvitserkur and Blue Lagoon. We recommend that you drive to Blue Lagoon. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hvitserkur and Blue Lagoon. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Hvitserkur to Blue Lagoon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Blönduós, Mjódd, Fjörður and Grindavíkurafleggjari. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.
Strætó run regular bus services between Hvitserkur and Blue Lagoon. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hvitserkur to Blue Lagoon. We recommend that you take the bus to Mjódd. instead which will take 6h 30m.
The closest major airport to Blue Lagoon is Keflavík International Airport (KEF) (KEF) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Blue Lagoon. Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) and Isafjordur Airport (IFJ) (IFJ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Hvitserkur and Blue Lagoon. The distance is around 275km (171 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hvitserkur to Blue Lagoon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around ISK 41,065 ($295).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 6h 30m | ISK 41,065($295) | twice daily | 365km (227 miles) |
Drive | 4h 10m | ISK 6,245($45) | on demand | 275km (171 miles) |
Strætó
The following major airports near Blue Lagoon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.