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

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There are 5 ways to get from Reykjavík to Rifstangi by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Akureyri Airport, bus, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Akureyri Airport (AEY)plane plane RKV - AEY
    2. Take the bus from Akureyrarflugvöllur to Húsavíkbus bus
    3. Drive from Húsavík to Rifstangicar car
    5h 46m
    $155–395

  2. Drive 587.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reykjavík to Rifstangicar car 587.6 km
    8h 46m
    $132–191

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Ártún B to Akureyri - Hofbus bus 57
    2. Take the bus from Akureyri - Hof to Húsavíkbus bus 79
    3. Drive from Húsavík to Rifstangicar car
    11h 40m
    $157–224

  4. Fly to Egilsstaðir Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Egilsstaðir Airport (EGS)plane plane RKV - EGS
    2. Drive from Egilsstadir-Airport-EGS to Rifstangicar car
    5h 31m
    $177–446

  5. Bus, drive via Kringlan

    1. Take the bus from Ártún B to Akureyri - Hofbus bus 57
    2. Take the bus from Akureyri - Hof to Húsavíkbus bus 79
    3. Drive from Húsavík to Rifstangicar car
    12h 46m
    $156–235

Reykjavik (RKV) to Akureyri Airport (AEY) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 464.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Reykjavík to Rifstangi. However, you can fly to Akureyri Airport (AEY), walk to Akureyrarflugvöllur, take the bus to Húsavík, then drive to Rifstangi. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ártún B to Rifstangi via Akureyri - Hof and Húsavík in around 11h 40m.

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