How to travel from Hvitserkur to Heimaey Island, Iceland

The distance between Hvitserkur and Heimaey Island is around 389km (242 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Hvitserkur to Heimaey Island by taxi, bus, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Heimaey IslandHvitserkur if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Akureyri - Hof then fly from Akureyri (AEY) to Vestmannaeyjar (VEY).

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ISK 45,640($330)
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Taxi, Bus and Ferry

Take a taxi to Staðarskáli then take the bus to Mjódd and then to Landeyjahöfn then take a ferry to Vestmannaeyjar.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 39,540($285)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hvitserkur and Heimaey Island

There are several options for getting from Hvitserkur to Heimaey Island by taxi, bus, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take a taxi, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around ISK 39,540 ($285) and will take around 6h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 45,640 ($330).

The distance between Hvitserkur and Heimaey Island is around 389km (242 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 243km (151 miles)

It takes around 6h 60m to get from Hvitserkur and Heimaey Island by taxi, bus and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Hvitserkur to Heimaey Island is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx ISK 45,640 ($330).

The cheapest way to travel between Hvitserkur and Heimaey Island is to take a taxi, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ISK 39,540 ($285) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hvitserkur and Heimaey Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Akureyri - Hof then fly from Akureyri (AEY) to Vestmannaeyjar (VEY). instead which will take 5h 25m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hvitserkur and Heimaey Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Akureyri - Hof then fly from Akureyri (AEY) to Vestmannaeyjar (VEY). instead which will take 5h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hvitserkur to Heimaey Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Akureyri - Hof then fly from Akureyri (AEY) to Vestmannaeyjar (VEY). instead which will take 5h 25m.

The closest major airport to Heimaey Island is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 113km (70 miles) from Heimaey Island. Keflavík International Airport (KEF) (KEF) and Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Hvitserkur to Heimaey Island. We recommend that you take a taxi to Staðarskáli then take the bus to Mjódd and then to Landeyjahöfn then take a ferry to Vestmannaeyjar. instead which will take 6h 60m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hvitserkur to Heimaey Island is to take a taxi, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 60m and will usually cost around ISK 39,540 ($285).

How do I get from Hvitserkur to Heimaey Island

Compare travel optionsbetween Hvitserkur and Heimaey Island

Transport options from Hvitserkur to Heimaey Island
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
5h 25m
ISK 45,640($330)
twice daily604km (376 miles)
Bus to Ártún A, Fly6h 5m
ISK 46,195($335)
twice daily432km (268 miles)
Taxi, Bus and Ferry
6h 60m
ISK 39,540($285)
once daily389km (242 miles)

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Airports near Heimaey Island

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

RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Heimaey Island
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Heimaey Island
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
269km (167 miles) from Heimaey Island