How to travel from Reykjavik to Hvitserkur, Iceland

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.

4 routes found

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 HvitserkurReykjavik if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus to Blönduós

Take the bus to Blönduós.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 34,405($250)
Operated by

Strætó

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Bus and Taxi

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

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 34,685($250)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Hvítserkur.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance231km (144 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reykjavik and Hvitserkur

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.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Reykjavik and Hvitserkur. We recommend that you drive to Hvítserkur. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Reykjavik to Hvitserkur

Compare travel optionsbetween Reykjavik and Hvitserkur

Transport options from Reykjavik to Hvitserkur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Blönduós + 1 similar
5h 35m
ISK 34,405($250)
twice daily317km (197 miles)
Bus5h 55m
ISK 34,685($250)
once a week322km (200 miles)
Bus and Taxi
4hrs
ISK 34,685($250)
twice daily242km (150 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
ISK 5,270($38)
on demand231km (144 miles)

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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