There are 3 ways to get from Gullfoss to Akureyri by bus, plane, or car
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Reykholt to Selfoss - N1bus
- Take the bus from Selfoss - N1 to Mjódd Ebus
- Fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Akureyri Airport (AEY)plane RKV - AEY
6h 33m$242–535Drive 272.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Gullfoss to Akureyricar 272.8 km
6h 46m$62–89Bus
- Take the bus from Reykholt to Selfoss - N1bus 72 / ...
- Take the bus from Selfoss - N1 to Mjódd Ebus 51 / ...
- Take the bus from Mjódd E to Akureyri - Hofbus 57
10h 58m$262–384
Reykjavik (RKV) to Akureyri Airport (AEY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gullfoss to Akureyri is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Gullfoss to Akureyri is to bus and fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $240 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Gullfoss to Akureyri. However, there are services departing from Reykholt and arriving at Akureyri - Hof via Selfoss - N1 and Mjódd E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.
The distance between Gullfoss and Akureyri is 410 km. The road distance is 272.8 km.
The best way to get from Gullfoss to Akureyri without a car is to bus which takes 10h 58m and costs $260 - $390.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Gullfoss to Akureyri, including transfers.
Gullfoss to Akureyri bus services, operated by Strætó, depart from Reykholt station.
Gullfoss to Akureyri bus services, operated by Strætó, arrive at Selfoss - N1 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gullfoss to Akureyri is 273 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Gullfoss to Akureyri.
There are 144+ hotels available in Akureyri.
What companies run services between Gullfoss, Iceland and Akureyri, Iceland?
You can take a vehicle from Gullfoss to Akureyri - Hof via Reykholt, Selfoss - N1, and Mjódd E in around 10h 58m.
- Website
- icelandair.com
Flights from Reykjavik to Akureyri Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–340
- Phone
- +354 540 2700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Strætó
Bus from Reykholt to Selfoss - N1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Strætó
Bus from Selfoss - N1 to Mjódd E
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Strætó
Bus from Reykholt to Selfoss - N1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Strætó
Bus from Selfoss - N1 to Mjódd E
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Strætó
Bus from Mjódd E to Akureyri - Hof
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Strætó
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