How to travel from Háifoss to Akureyri, Iceland

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.

3 routes found

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 AkureyriHáifoss if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Reykjavík then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Akureyri (AEY).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    ISK 39,815($285)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Reykjavík and then to Akureyri - Hof.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ISK 36,070($260)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Akureyri.

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

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Transport options from Háifoss to Akureyri
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
4h 40m
ISK 39,815($285)
once daily435km (270 miles)
Bus
10hrs
ISK 36,070($260)
once a week609km (378 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
ISK 11,515($83)
on demand512km (318 miles)

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Airlines

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