How to travel from Hvitserkur to Reynisfjara Beach, Iceland

The distance between Hvitserkur and Reynisfjara Beach is around 404km (251 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 45m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Hvitserkur to Reynisfjara Beach 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 Reynisfjara BeachHvitserkur if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Mjódd then Selfoss - N1 and then to Vík í Mýrdal.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 44,530($320)
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Strætó

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Drive

Drive to Reynisfjara Beach.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance404km (251 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hvitserkur and Reynisfjara Beach

There are several options for getting from Hvitserkur to Reynisfjara Beach by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 44,530 ($320) and will take around 8h 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 9,155 ($66).

The distance between Hvitserkur and Reynisfjara Beach is around 404km (251 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 256km (159 miles)

It takes around 8h 20m to get from Hvitserkur and Reynisfjara Beach 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 Reynisfjara Beach is to drive which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx ISK 9,155 ($66).

The cheapest way to travel between Hvitserkur and Reynisfjara Beach, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 44,530 ($320) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hvitserkur and Reynisfjara Beach. We recommend that you drive to Reynisfjara Beach. instead which will take 5h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hvitserkur and Reynisfjara Beach. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hvitserkur to Reynisfjara Beach. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Blönduós, Mjódd, Selfoss - N1 and Vík í Mýrdal. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

Strætó run regular bus services between Hvitserkur and Reynisfjara Beach. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 20m 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 Reynisfjara Beach. We recommend that you take the bus to Mjódd then Selfoss - N1 and then to Vík í Mýrdal. instead which will take 8h 20m.

The closest major airport to Reynisfjara Beach is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 163km (101 miles) from Reynisfjara Beach. 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Hvitserkur and Reynisfjara Beach. The distance is around 404km (251 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 Reynisfjara Beach is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around ISK 44,530 ($320).

How do I get from Hvitserkur to Reynisfjara Beach

Compare travel optionsbetween Hvitserkur and Reynisfjara Beach

Transport options from Hvitserkur to Reynisfjara Beach
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
8h 20m
ISK 44,530($320)
once daily511km (317 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
ISK 9,155($66)
on demand404km (251 miles)

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Airports near Reynisfjara Beach

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

RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
163km (101 miles) from Reynisfjara Beach
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
188km (117 miles) from Reynisfjara Beach
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
255km (158 miles) from Reynisfjara Beach