How to travel from Hvitserkur to Seljalandsfoss, Iceland

The distance between Hvitserkur and Seljalandsfoss is around 345km (214 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5hrs.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Hvitserkur to Seljalandsfoss 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 SeljalandsfossHvitserkur if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Mjódd and then to Hvolsvöllur.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 40,510($290)
Operated by

Strætó

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Drive

Drive to Seljalandsfoss.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance345km (214 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hvitserkur and Seljalandsfoss

There are several options for getting from Hvitserkur to Seljalandsfoss by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 40,510 ($290) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 7,770 ($56).

The distance between Hvitserkur and Seljalandsfoss is around 345km (214 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 224km (139 miles)

It takes around 7h 25m to get from Hvitserkur and Seljalandsfoss by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hvitserkur to Seljalandsfoss is to drive which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx ISK 7,770 ($56).

The cheapest way to travel between Hvitserkur and Seljalandsfoss, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 40,510 ($290) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hvitserkur and Seljalandsfoss. We recommend that you drive to Seljalandsfoss. instead which will take 5hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hvitserkur and Seljalandsfoss. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hvitserkur to Seljalandsfoss. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Blönduós, Mjódd and Hvolsvöllur. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

Strætó run regular bus services between Hvitserkur and Seljalandsfoss. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 25m 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 Seljalandsfoss. We recommend that you take the bus to Mjódd and then to Hvolsvöllur. instead which will take 7h 25m.

The closest major airport to Seljalandsfoss is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 111km (69 miles) from Seljalandsfoss. 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 Seljalandsfoss. The distance is around 345km (214 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hvitserkur to Seljalandsfoss is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around ISK 40,510 ($290).

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Transport options from Hvitserkur to Seljalandsfoss
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
7h 25m
ISK 40,510($290)
once daily439km (273 miles)
Drive
5hrs
ISK 7,770($56)
on demand345km (214 miles)

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Airports near Seljalandsfoss

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

RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Seljalandsfoss
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
136km (85 miles) from Seljalandsfoss
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
244km (152 miles) from Seljalandsfoss