How to travel from Dettifoss to Akureyri, Iceland
The distance between Dettifoss and Akureyri is around 151km (94 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Dettifoss to Akureyri by taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Akureyri → Dettifoss if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi and Bus
Take a taxi to Mývatn - Reykjahlíð then take the bus to Akureyri - Hof.
- Duration2h 45m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costISK 32,880($235)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dettifoss and Akureyri
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dettifoss to Akureyri by taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi and then take the bus which costs around ISK 17,205 ($125) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 3,470 ($25).
The distance between Dettifoss and Akureyri is around 151km (94 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 80km (50 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Dettifoss and Akureyri by taxi and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dettifoss to Akureyri is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx ISK 3,470 ($25).
The cheapest way to travel between Dettifoss and Akureyri, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi and then take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 17,205 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Dettifoss and Akureyri. We recommend that you drive to Akureyri. instead which will take 2h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dettifoss and Akureyri. We recommend that you drive to Akureyri. instead which will take 2h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dettifoss to Akureyri. We recommend that you take a taxi to Mývatn - Reykjahlíð then take the bus to Akureyri - Hof. instead which will take 2h 45m.
The closest major airport to Akureyri is Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Akureyri. Egilsstadir Airport (EGS) (EGS) 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 Dettifoss and Akureyri. The distance is around 151km (94 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dettifoss to Akureyri is to take a taxi and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around ISK 32,880 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dettifoss and Akureyri
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi and Bus + 1 similar | 2h 45m | ISK 32,880($235) | 4 times a week | 156km (97 miles) |
| Taxi to Jökulsá á Fjöllum, Bus | 2h 50m | ISK 17,205($125) | 4 times a week | 156km (97 miles) |
Drive | 2h 35m | ISK 3,470($25) | on demand | 151km (94 miles) |
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Airports near Akureyri
The following major airports near Akureyri offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
- Distance
- 4km (2 miles) from Akureyri
Egilsstadir Airport (EGS)
- Distance
- 177km (110 miles) from Akureyri
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
- Distance
- 284km (176 miles) from Akureyri