How to travel from Hvitserkur to Blue Lagoon, Iceland

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.

2 routes found

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 LagoonHvitserkur if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Mjódd.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 41,065($295)
Operated by

Strætó

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Drive

Drive to Blue Lagoon.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance275km (171 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hvitserkur and Blue Lagoon

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Hvitserkur to Blue Lagoon

Compare travel optionsbetween Hvitserkur and Blue Lagoon

Transport options from Hvitserkur to Blue Lagoon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
6h 30m
ISK 41,065($295)
twice daily365km (227 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
ISK 6,245($45)
on demand275km (171 miles)

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Airports near Blue Lagoon

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

KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Blue Lagoon
RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (23 miles) from Blue Lagoon
IFJ
Isafjordur Airport (IFJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
245km (152 miles) from Blue Lagoon