There are 3 ways to get from Akureyri to Höfn by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Akureyri Airport (AEY) to Hornafjörður Airport (HFN)plane AEY - HFN
6h 7m$169–425Drive 431.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Akureyri to Höfncar 431.5 km
5h 32m$97–140Bus
- Take the bus from Akureyri - Hof to Mjódd Ebus 57
- Take the bus from Mjódd E to Vík í Mýrdalbus 52
- Take the bus from Vík í Mýrdal to Höfn í Hornafirði - Sundlaugbus 52
15h 13m$264–413
Akureyri to Höfn by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Akureyri to Höfn is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Akureyri to Höfn is to drive which takes 5h 32m and costs $95 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Akureyri to Höfn. However, there are services departing from Akureyri - Hof and arriving at Höfn í Hornafirði - Sundlaug via Mjódd E and Vík í Mýrdal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 13m.
The distance between Akureyri and Höfn is 227 km. The road distance is 431.5 km.
The best way to get from Akureyri to Höfn without a car is to bus which takes 15h 13m and costs $260 - $420.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Akureyri to Höfn, including transfers.
Akureyri to Höfn bus services, operated by Strætó, depart from Akureyri - Hof station.
The best way to get from Akureyri to Höfn is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs $160 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $420 and takes 15h 13m.
Akureyri to Höfn bus services, operated by Strætó, arrive at Mjódd E station.
Yes, the driving distance between Akureyri to Höfn is 432 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Akureyri to Höfn.
What companies run services between Akureyri, Iceland and Höfn, South, Iceland?
Icelandair flies from Akureyri Airport (AEY) to Hornafjörður Airport (HFN) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Akureyri - Hof to Höfn í Hornafirði - Sundlaug via Mjódd E and Vík í Mýrdal in around 15h 13m.
- Website
- icelandair.com
Flights from Akureyri Airport to Hornafjörður Airport via Reykjavik
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–410
- Phone
- +354 540 2700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Strætó
Bus from Akureyri - Hof to Mjódd E
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Strætó
Bus from Mjódd E to Vík í Mýrdal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Strætó
Bus from Vík í Mýrdal to Höfn í Hornafirði - Sundlaug
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Strætó
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