The distance between Reykjavik and Hvitserkur is around 231km (144 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Reykjavik to Hvitserkur by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hvitserkur → Reykjavik if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Blönduós.
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Take the bus to Staðarskáli then take a taxi to Hvítserkur.
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There are several options for getting from Reykjavik to Hvitserkur by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 34,405 ($250) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 5,270 ($38).
The distance between Reykjavik and Hvitserkur is around 231km (144 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 174km (108 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Reykjavik and Hvitserkur by bus and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Reykjavik to Hvitserkur is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ISK 5,270 ($38).
The cheapest way to travel between Reykjavik and Hvitserkur, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 34,405 ($250) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Reykjavik and Hvitserkur. We recommend that you drive to Hvítserkur. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Reykjavik and Hvitserkur. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Reykjavik to Hvitserkur. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Blönduós. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.
Strætó run regular bus services between Reykjavik and Hvitserkur. Buses run once a week and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reykjavik to Hvitserkur. We recommend that you take the bus to Staðarskáli then take a taxi to Hvítserkur. instead which will take 4hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Reykjavik and Hvitserkur. The distance is around 231km (144 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reykjavik to Hvitserkur is to take the bus and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ISK 34,685 ($250).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus to Blönduós + 1 similar | 5h 35m | ISK 34,405($250) | twice daily | 317km (197 miles) |
Bus | 5h 55m | ISK 34,685($250) | once a week | 322km (200 miles) |
Bus and Taxi | 4hrs | ISK 34,685($250) | twice daily | 242km (150 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | ISK 5,270($38) | on demand | 231km (144 miles) |
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The following major airports near Hvitserkur offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.