The distance between Hvitserkur and Hverfjall is around 291km (181 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Hvitserkur to Hverfjall 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 Hverfjall → Hvitserkur if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Akureyri - Hof and then to Skútustaðir.
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There are several options for getting from Hvitserkur to Hverfjall by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 37,875 ($275) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 6,520 ($47).
The distance between Hvitserkur and Hverfjall is around 291km (181 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 173km (107 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Hvitserkur and Hverfjall by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hvitserkur to Hverfjall is to drive which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ISK 6,520 ($47).
The cheapest way to travel between Hvitserkur and Hverfjall, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 37,875 ($275) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Hvitserkur and Hverfjall. We recommend that you drive to Hverfjall. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hvitserkur and Hverfjall. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Hvitserkur to Hverfjall. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Blönduós, Akureyri - Hof and Skútustaðir. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.
Strætó run regular bus services between Hvitserkur and Hverfjall. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hvitserkur to Hverfjall. We recommend that you take the bus to Akureyri - Hof and then to Skútustaðir. instead which will take 4h 40m.
The closest major airport to Hverfjall is Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) which is approximately 55km (34 miles) from Hverfjall. 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 Hverfjall. The distance is around 291km (181 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hvitserkur to Hverfjall is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ISK 40,925 ($295).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 4h 40m | ISK 40,925($295) | 4 times a week | 314km (195 miles) |
Bus via Akureyri - Hof | 4h 55m | ISK 37,875($275) | 4 times a week | 321km (200 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | ISK 6,520($47) | on demand | 291km (181 miles) |
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The following major airports near Hverfjall offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.