The distance between Skógafoss and Hvitserkur is around 371km (231 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Skógafoss 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 Hvitserkur → Skógafoss if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Selfoss - N1 then Mjódd and then to Blönduós.
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There are several options for getting from Skógafoss to Hvitserkur by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 38,150 ($275) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 8,325 ($60).
The distance between Skógafoss and Hvitserkur is around 371km (231 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 237km (147 miles)
It takes around 7h 55m to get from Skógafoss and Hvitserkur by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Skógafoss to Hvitserkur is to drive which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx ISK 8,325 ($60).
The cheapest way to travel between Skógafoss and Hvitserkur, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 38,150 ($275) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Skógafoss and Hvitserkur. We recommend that you drive to Hvítserkur. instead which will take 5h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Skógafoss and Hvitserkur. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Skógafoss to Hvitserkur. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Skógar, Selfoss - N1, Mjódd and Blönduós. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.
Strætó and Sterna run regular bus services between Skógafoss and Hvitserkur. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skógafoss to Hvitserkur. We recommend that you take the bus to Selfoss - N1 then Mjódd and then to Blönduós. instead which will take 7h 55m.
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 Skógafoss and Hvitserkur. The distance is around 371km (231 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skógafoss to Hvitserkur is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around ISK 38,150 ($275).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 7h 55m | ISK 38,150($275) | once daily | 467km (290 miles) |
Bus via Reykjavík | 9h 35m | ISK 40,230($290) | once a week | 480km (298 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | ISK 8,325($60) | on demand | 371km (231 miles) |
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The following major airports near Hvitserkur offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.