How to travel from Akureyri to Háifoss, Iceland

The distance between Akureyri and Háifoss is around 447km (278 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Akureyri to Háifoss by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out HáifossAkureyri if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Akureyri (AEY) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Leirubakki.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    ISK 40,095($290)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus via Mjódd

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

  • Duration8h 60m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 41,065($295)
Operated by

Strætó

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Drive

Drive to Háifoss.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance512km (318 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akureyri and Háifoss

There are several options for getting from Akureyri to Háifoss by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 36,485 ($265) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 40,095 ($290).

The distance between Akureyri and Háifoss is around 447km (278 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 180km (112 miles)

It takes around 9h 50m to get from Akureyri and Háifoss by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Akureyri to Háifoss is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx ISK 40,095 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Akureyri and Háifoss, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 36,485 ($265) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Akureyri and Háifoss. We recommend that you fly from Akureyri (AEY) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Leirubakki. instead which will take 5h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Akureyri and Háifoss. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Akureyri to Háifoss. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ártún A, Gamla Hringbraut and Leirubakki. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.

Strætó and Sterna run regular bus services between Akureyri and Háifoss. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akureyri to Háifoss. We recommend that you fly from Akureyri (AEY) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Leirubakki. instead which will take 5h 10m.

The closest major airport to Háifoss is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 109km (68 miles) from Háifoss. Keflavík International Airport (KEF) (KEF) and Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) 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 Akureyri and Háifoss. The distance is around 512km (318 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akureyri to Háifoss is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 50m and will usually cost around ISK 36,485 ($265).

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Transport options from Akureyri to Háifoss
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
5h 10m
ISK 40,095($290)
once daily447km (278 miles)
Bus via Mjódd + 1 similar
8h 60m
ISK 41,065($295)
twice daily584km (363 miles)
Bus9h 50m
ISK 36,485($265)
once daily605km (376 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
ISK 11,515($83)
on demand512km (318 miles)

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Airports near Háifoss

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

RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
109km (68 miles) from Háifoss
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Háifoss
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
178km (111 miles) from Háifoss