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How to get fromAmerica to Akureyriby train, plane, car, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from America to Akureyri by train, plane, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Horst-Sevenum to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Akureyri Airport (AEY)plane plane AMS - AEY
    17h 44m
    $504–1,177

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from America to Hirtshalscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Hirtshals to Seyðisfjörðurcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Seyðisfjörður to Akureyricar car
    2d 10h
    $329–1,471

  3. Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Venlo to Duesseldorf Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Akureyri Airport (AEY)plane plane DUS - AEY
    20h 49m
    $426–1,016

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Akureyri Airport (AEY) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration13h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,129.6 km
  • Duration: 17h 44m

What companies run services between America, Netherlands and Akureyri, Iceland?

There is no direct connection from America to Akureyri. However, you can take the taxi to Horst-Sevenum, take the train to Schiphol Airport Train Station, walk to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) airport, fly to Akureyri Airport (AEY), walk to Wilhelmínugata / Nonnahagi N, then take the bus to Miðbær. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from America to Akureyri via Hirtshals and Seyðisfjörður in around 2d 10h.

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