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How to get fromÓlafsvík to Akureyriby taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Ólafsvík to Akureyri by taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Ólafsvík to Vatnaleiðtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Vatnaleið to Borgarnes Bbus bus 58
    3. Take the bus from Borgarnes A to Akureyri - Hofbus bus 57
    7h 52m
    $253–328

  2. Drive 378 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ólafsvík to Akureyricar car 378 km
    5h 21m
    $85–123

  3. Taxi, bus, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Ólafsvík to Vatnaleiðtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Vatnaleið to Borgarnes Bbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Borgarnes B to Ártún Abus bus
    4. Fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Akureyri Airport (AEY)plane plane RKV - AEY
    7h 45m
    $297–575

Reykjavik (RKV) to Akureyri Airport (AEY) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 465.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Ólafsvík, Iceland and Akureyri, Iceland?

There is no direct connection from Ólafsvík to Akureyri. However, you can take the taxi to Vatnaleið, take the bus to Borgarnes B, then take the bus to Akureyri - Hof. Alternatively, you can drive from Ólafsvík to Akureyri in around 5h 21m.

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