The distance between Háifoss and Akureyri is around 435km (270 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Háifoss to Akureyri 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 Akureyri → Háifoss if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Reykjavík then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Akureyri (AEY).
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Take the bus to Reykjavík and then to Akureyri - Hof.
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There are several options for getting from Háifoss to Akureyri by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 36,070 ($260) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 39,815 ($285).
The distance between Háifoss and Akureyri is around 435km (270 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 180km (112 miles)
It takes around 10hrs to get from Háifoss and Akureyri by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Háifoss to Akureyri is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx ISK 39,815 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Háifoss and Akureyri, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 36,070 ($260) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Háifoss and Akureyri. We recommend that you take the bus to Reykjavík then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Akureyri (AEY). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Háifoss and Akureyri. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Háifoss to Akureyri. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Leirubakki and Reykjavík. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 10hrs.
Sterna and Strætó run regular bus services between Háifoss and Akureyri. Buses run once a week and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Háifoss to Akureyri. We recommend that you take the bus to Reykjavík then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Akureyri (AEY). instead which will take 4h 40m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Háifoss and Akureyri. 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 Háifoss to Akureyri is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10hrs and will usually cost around ISK 36,070 ($260).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane | 4h 40m | ISK 39,815($285) | once daily | 435km (270 miles) |
Bus | 10hrs | ISK 36,070($260) | once a week | 609km (378 miles) |
Drive | 6h 45m | ISK 11,515($83) | on demand | 512km (318 miles) |
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Strætó
Icelandair
The following major airports near Akureyri offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.