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How to get fromAkureyri to Rifstangiby bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Akureyri - Hof to Húsavíkbus bus 79
    2. Drive from Húsavík to Rifstangicar car
    4h 1m
    $53–76

  2. Drive 210.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Akureyri to Rifstangicar car 210.3 km
    3h 53m
    $48–69

  3. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Akureyri Airport (AEY) to Vopnafjörður Airport (VPN)plane plane AEY - VPN
    2. Drive from Vopnafjörður Airport (VPN) to Rifstangicar car
    4h 46m
    $73–350

Akureyri Airport (AEY) to Vopnafjörður Airport (VPN) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Akureyri to Rifstangi.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 216.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Akureyri to Rifstangi. However, you can take the bus to Húsavík then drive to Rifstangi. Alternatively, you can take the line 79 bus to Akureyrarflugvöllur, walk to Akureyri Airport (AEY) airport, fly to Vopnafjörður Airport (VPN), then drive to Rifstangi.

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