How to travel from Hvitserkur to Höfn, Iceland

The distance between Hvitserkur and Höfn is around 651km (405 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 60m.

3 routes found

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

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Ártún A then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Hornafjordur (HFN).

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ISK 52,855($380)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Mjódd, Selfoss - N1 then Vík í Mýrdal and then to Höfn í Hornafirði - Sundlaug.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ISK 45,920($330)
Operated by

Strætó

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Drive

Drive to Höfn.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Distance675km (419 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hvitserkur and Höfn

There are several options for getting from Hvitserkur to Höfn by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 45,920 ($330) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 52,855 ($380).

The distance between Hvitserkur and Höfn is around 651km (405 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 297km (184 miles)

It takes around 12hrs to get from Hvitserkur and Höfn by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hvitserkur to Höfn is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 60m and will set you back approx ISK 52,855 ($380).

The cheapest way to travel between Hvitserkur and Höfn, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 45,920 ($330) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hvitserkur and Höfn. We recommend that you take the bus to Ártún A then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Hornafjordur (HFN). instead which will take 6h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hvitserkur and Höfn. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hvitserkur to Höfn. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Blönduós, Mjódd, Selfoss - N1 and Vík í Mýrdal. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 12hrs.

Strætó run regular bus services between Hvitserkur and Höfn. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 12hrs 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 Höfn. We recommend that you take the bus to Ártún A then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Hornafjordur (HFN). instead which will take 6h 60m.

The closest major airport to Höfn is Egilsstadir Airport (EGS) (EGS) which is approximately 120km (75 miles) from Höfn. Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) 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 Hvitserkur and Höfn. The distance is around 675km (419 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hvitserkur to Höfn is to take the bus which takes, on average, 12hrs and will usually cost around ISK 45,920 ($330).

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Transport options from Hvitserkur to Höfn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
6h 60m
ISK 52,855($380)
5 times a week651km (405 miles)
Bus
12hrs
ISK 45,920($330)
5 times a week775km (481 miles)
Drive
9h 10m
ISK 15,120($110)
on demand675km (419 miles)

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Airports near Höfn

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

EGS
Egilsstadir Airport (EGS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
120km (75 miles) from Höfn
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Höfn
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
361km (224 miles) from Höfn