There are 3 ways to get from Reykjavík to Egilsstaðir by plane, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Egilsstaðir Airport (EGS)plane RKV - EGS
1h 5m$120–370Bus
- Take the bus from Ártún B to Akureyri - Hofbus 57
- Take the bus from Akureyri - Hof to Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðiðbus 56
10h 54m$169–239Drive 555.9 km
- Drive from Reykjavík to Egilsstaðircar 555.9 km
7h 41m$125–180
Reykjavík to Egilsstaðir by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reykjavík to Egilsstaðir is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 7h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Reykjavík to Egilsstaðir is to fly which takes 1h 5m and costs $120 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Reykjavík to Egilsstaðir. However, there are services departing from Ártún B and arriving at Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið via Akureyri - Hof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.
The distance between Reykjavík and Egilsstaðir is 379 km. The road distance is 555.9 km.
The best way to get from Reykjavík to Egilsstaðir without a car is to bus which takes 10h 54m and costs $160 - $240.
It takes approximately 1h 5m to fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Egilsstaðir Airport (EGS), including transfers and time at the airport.
Reykjavík to Egilsstaðir bus services, operated by Strætó, depart from Ártún B station.
The best way to get from Reykjavík to Egilsstaðir is to fly which takes 1h 5m and costs $120 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $240 and takes 10h 54m.
The quickest flight from Reykjavik Airport to Egilsstaðir Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Reykjavík to Egilsstaðir bus services, operated by Strætó, arrive at Akureyri - Hof station.
What companies run services between Reykjavík, Iceland and Egilsstaðir, Iceland?
Icelandair flies from Reykjavik (RKV) to Egilsstaðir Airport (EGS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ártún B to Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið via Akureyri - Hof in around 10h 54m.
- Website
- icelandair.com
Flights from Reykjavik to Egilsstaðir Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–370
- Phone
- +354 540 2700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Strætó
Bus from Ártún B to Akureyri - Hof
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Website
- Strætó
Bus from Akureyri - Hof to Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- Strætó
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Reykjavík to Egilsstaðir is 556 km. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from Reykjavík to Egilsstaðir.
Icelandair offers flights from Reykjavik Airport to Egilsstaðir Airport Airport.
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