How to travel from Húsavík to Akureyri, Iceland
The distance between Húsavík and Akureyri is around 75km (47 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Húsavík 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 Akureyri → Húsavík if you're planning a return trip.
Bus
Take the bus to Akureyri - Hof.
- Duration1h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costISK 2,220($16)
Strætó
Taxi
Take a taxi to Akureyri.
- Duration1hr
- Departson demand
- Typical costISK 31,910($230)
Multiple taxi operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Húsavík and Akureyri
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Húsavík to Akureyri by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 2,220 ($16) and will take around 1h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 31,910 ($230).
The distance between Húsavík and Akureyri is around 75km (47 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 53km (33 miles)
It takes around 1h 10m to get from Húsavík and Akureyri by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Húsavík to Akureyri is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx ISK 31,910 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Húsavík and Akureyri, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 2,220 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Húsavík and Akureyri. We recommend that you take a taxi to Akureyri. instead which will take 1hr.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Húsavík and Akureyri. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Húsavík and Akureyri with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 1h 10m.
Strætó run regular bus services between Húsavík and Akureyri. Buses run twice daily and take around 1h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Húsavík to Akureyri. We recommend that you take the bus to Akureyri - Hof. instead which will take 1h 10m.
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 Húsavík and Akureyri. The distance is around 75km (47 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Húsavík to Akureyri is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around ISK 2,220 ($16).
Compare travel optionsbetween Húsavík and Akureyri
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 1h 10m | ISK 2,220($16) | twice daily | 82km (51 miles) |
Taxi | 1hr | ISK 31,910($230) | on demand | 75km (47 miles) |
Drive | 1hr | ISK 1,805($13) | on demand | 75km (47 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Húsavík and Akureyri
Bus companies
Strætó
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