How to travel from Reynisfjara Beach to Hvitserkur, Iceland

The distance between Reynisfjara Beach and Hvitserkur is around 403km (251 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Reynisfjara Beach to Hvitserkur 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 HvitserkurReynisfjara Beach if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Selfoss - N1 then Mjódd and then to Blönduós.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 44,530($320)
Operated by

Strætó

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Drive

Drive to Hvítserkur.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance403km (251 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reynisfjara Beach and Hvitserkur

There are several options for getting from Reynisfjara Beach to Hvitserkur by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 44,530 ($320) and will take around 8h 25m. 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 9,015 ($65).

The distance between Reynisfjara Beach and Hvitserkur is around 403km (251 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 256km (159 miles)

It takes around 8h 25m to get from Reynisfjara Beach and Hvitserkur by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reynisfjara Beach to Hvitserkur is to drive which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx ISK 9,015 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Reynisfjara Beach and Hvitserkur, 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 Reynisfjara Beach and Hvitserkur. We recommend that you drive to Hvítserkur. instead which will take 5h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Reynisfjara Beach and Hvitserkur. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Reynisfjara Beach to Hvitserkur. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Vík í Mýrdal, Selfoss - N1, Mjódd and Blönduós. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

Strætó and Sterna run regular bus services between Reynisfjara Beach and Hvitserkur. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reynisfjara Beach to Hvitserkur. We recommend that you take the bus to Selfoss - N1 then Mjódd and then to Blönduós. instead which will take 8h 25m.

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 Reynisfjara Beach and Hvitserkur. The distance is around 403km (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 Reynisfjara Beach to Hvitserkur is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around ISK 44,530 ($320).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Reynisfjara Beach and Hvitserkur

Transport options from Reynisfjara Beach to Hvitserkur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
8h 25m
ISK 44,530($320)
once daily511km (317 miles)
Bus via Reykjavík10h 15m
ISK 46,890($340)
once a week524km (326 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
ISK 9,015($65)
on demand403km (251 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