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How to get fromAkureyri to Dettifossby bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Akureyri - Hof to Jökulsá á Fjöllumbus bus 56
    2. Take the taxi from Jökulsá á Fjöllum to Dettifosstaxi taxi
    2h 12m
    $123–156

  2. Drive 151.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Akureyri to Dettifosscar car 151.6 km
    2h 2m
    $34–50

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Akureyri - Hof to Laugarbus bus 56
    2. Drive from Laugar to Dettifosscar car
    2h 3m
    $37–54

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  • Distance: 155.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Akureyri to Dettifoss. However, you can take the bus to Jökulsá á Fjöllum then take the taxi to Dettifoss. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Akureyri - Hof to Dettifoss via Laugar in around 2h 3m.

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