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.
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 Háifoss → Akureyri if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Akureyri (AEY) to Reykjavik (RKV) then take the bus to Leirubakki.
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Take the bus to Mjódd then Selfoss - N1 and then to Flúðir.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus | 5h 10m | ISK 40,095($290) | once daily | 447km (278 miles) |
Bus via Mjódd + 1 similar | 8h 60m | ISK 41,065($295) | twice daily | 584km (363 miles) |
Bus | 9h 50m | ISK 36,485($265) | once daily | 605km (376 miles) |
Drive | 6h 45m | ISK 11,515($83) | on demand | 512km (318 miles) |
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Icelandair
The following major airports near Háifoss offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.