There are 4 ways to get from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Akranes by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Line 18 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Valsheimilið to Ártún Bbus 18
- Take the bus from Ártún B to Bæjarskrifstofanbus 50
1h 57m$16–23Drive 48.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Akranescar 48.9 km
44 min$11–16Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Reykjavik-RKV to Akranes48.9 km
44 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Akranestaxi 48.9 km
44 min$130–170
Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Akranes by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Akranes is to drive which costs $11 - $16 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Akranes is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $11 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Akranes. However, there are services departing from Valsheimilið and arriving at Bæjarskrifstofan via Ártún B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
The distance between Reykjavik Airport (RKV) and Akranes is 49 km. The road distance is 48.9 km.
The best way to get from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Akranes without a car is to line 18 bus and bus which takes 1h 57m and costs $15 - $24.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Akranes, including transfers.
Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Akranes bus services, operated by Strætó, depart from Valsheimilið station.
Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Akranes bus services, operated by Strætó, arrive at Ártún B station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Akranes is 49 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Akranes.
There are 517+ hotels available in Akranes.
What companies run services between Reykjavik Airport (RKV), Iceland and Akranes, Iceland?
You can take a bus from Valsheimilið to Bæjarskrifstofan via Ártún B in around 1h 57m.
- Phone
- +354 540 2700
- [email protected]
- Website
- straeto.is
Bus from Valsheimilið to Ártún B
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://www.straeto.is/en
Bus from Ártún B to Bæjarskrifstofan
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- https://www.straeto.is/en
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Reykjavik-RKV to Akranes
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $130–170
Reykjavík Taxi Travel
- Phone
- +354 898 6280
- Website
- reykjaviktaxi.is
Taxi Reykjavik
- Phone
- +354 561 0000
- Website
- taxireykjavik.is
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reykjavik Airport (RKV) and Akranes. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.