How to travel from Goðafoss Waterfall to Akureyri, Iceland

The distance between Goðafoss Waterfall and Akureyri is around 34km (21 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 29min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Goðafoss Waterfall to Akureyri by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Akureyri - Hof.

  • Duration42min
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ISK 1,110($8)
Operated by

Strætó

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Akureyri.

  • Duration29min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ISK 15,260($110)
Operated by

Taxi stand

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Drive

Drive to Akureyri.

  • Duration29min
  • Distance34km (21 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Goðafoss Waterfall and Akureyri

There are several options for getting from Goðafoss Waterfall to Akureyri by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 1,110 ($8) and will take around 42min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 29min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 15,260 ($110).

The distance between Goðafoss Waterfall and Akureyri is around 34km (21 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 26km (16 miles)

It takes around 42min to get from Goðafoss Waterfall and Akureyri by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 29min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Goðafoss Waterfall to Akureyri is to take a taxi which takes around 29min and will set you back approx ISK 15,260 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Goðafoss Waterfall and Akureyri, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 1,110 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Goðafoss Waterfall and Akureyri. We recommend that you take a taxi to Akureyri. instead which will take 29min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Goðafoss Waterfall and Akureyri. It typically takes around 42min and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Goðafoss Waterfall to Akureyri. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fosshóll - Goðafoss. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 42min.

Strætó run regular bus services between Goðafoss Waterfall and Akureyri. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 42min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Goðafoss Waterfall to Akureyri. We recommend that you take the bus to Akureyri - Hof. instead which will take 42min.

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 Goðafoss Waterfall and Akureyri. The distance is around 34km (21 miles) by road and it will take around 29min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Goðafoss Waterfall to Akureyri is to take the bus which takes, on average, 42min and will usually cost around ISK 1,110 ($8).

How do I get from Goðafoss Waterfall to Akureyri

Compare travel optionsbetween Goðafoss Waterfall and Akureyri

Transport options from Goðafoss Waterfall to Akureyri
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
42min
ISK 1,110($8)
every 20 mins36km (22 miles)
Taxi
29min
ISK 15,260($110)
on demand34km (21 miles)
Drive
29min
ISK 830($6)
on demand34km (21 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.

AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Akureyri
EGS
Egilsstadir Airport (EGS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
177km (110 miles) from Akureyri
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
284km (176 miles) from Akureyri