How to travel from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Hvitserkur, Iceland

The distance between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Hvitserkur is around 277km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Hvitserkur by bus, taxi, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out HvitserkurKeflavík International Airport (KEF) if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) to Akureyri (AEY) then take the bus to Blönduós.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    ISK 46,195($335)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Blönduós.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ISK 41,065($295)
Operated by

Strætó

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Bus and Taxi

Take the bus to Staðarskáli then take a taxi to Hvítserkur.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 43,560($315)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Hvítserkur.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance277km (172 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Hvitserkur

There are several options for getting from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Hvitserkur by bus, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 41,065 ($295) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 6,245 ($45).

The distance between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Hvitserkur is around 277km (172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 202km (126 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Hvitserkur by bus and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Hvitserkur is to drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ISK 6,245 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Hvitserkur, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 41,065 ($295) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Hvitserkur. We recommend that you drive to Hvítserkur. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Hvitserkur. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Hvitserkur. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Reykjavik BSI Bus Terminal and Blönduós. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

Strætó run regular bus services between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Hvitserkur. Buses run once a week and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Hvitserkur from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) is to drive which will take 4h 10m and cost around ISK 6,245 ($45).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Hvitserkur. We recommend that you fly from Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) to Akureyri (AEY) then take the bus to Blönduós. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Hvitserkur is Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) which is approximately 118km (73 miles) from Hvitserkur. Isafjordur Airport (IFJ) (IFJ) 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 Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Hvitserkur. The distance is around 277km (172 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Hvitserkur is to take the bus and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around ISK 43,560 ($315).

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Transport options from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Hvitserkur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
4h 45m
ISK 46,195($335)
twice daily516km (321 miles)
Bus
6h 40m
ISK 41,065($295)
once a week372km (231 miles)
Bus and Taxi
5hrs
ISK 43,560($315)
twice daily297km (185 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
ISK 6,245($45)
on demand277km (172 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Hvitserkur

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

AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Hvitserkur
IFJ
Isafjordur Airport (IFJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Hvitserkur
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
202km (126 miles) from Hvitserkur