The distance between Hvitserkur and Dettifoss is around 356km (222 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 45m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Hvitserkur to Dettifoss 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 Dettifoss → Hvitserkur if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Akureyri - Hof and then to Jökulsá á Fjöllum.
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There are several options for getting from Hvitserkur to Dettifoss by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 49,110 ($355) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 8,045 ($58).
The distance between Hvitserkur and Dettifoss is around 356km (222 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 196km (122 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Hvitserkur and Dettifoss by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hvitserkur to Dettifoss is to drive which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx ISK 8,045 ($58).
The cheapest way to travel between Hvitserkur and Dettifoss, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 49,110 ($355) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Hvitserkur and Dettifoss. We recommend that you drive to Dettifoss. instead which will take 5h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hvitserkur and Dettifoss. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Hvitserkur to Dettifoss. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Blönduós, Akureyri - Hof and Jökulsá á Fjöllum. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.
Strætó run regular bus services between Hvitserkur and Dettifoss. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hvitserkur to Dettifoss. We recommend that you take the bus to Akureyri - Hof and then to Jökulsá á Fjöllum. instead which will take 6h 20m.
The closest major airport to Dettifoss is Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) which is approximately 79km (49 miles) from Dettifoss. Egilsstadir Airport (EGS) (EGS) and Keflavík International Airport (KEF) (KEF) 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 Dettifoss. The distance is around 356km (222 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hvitserkur to Dettifoss is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around ISK 49,110 ($355).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 6h 20m | ISK 49,110($355) | 4 times a week | 384km (238 miles) |
Drive | 5h 45m | ISK 8,045($58) | on demand | 356km (222 miles) |
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The following major airports near Dettifoss offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.