What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Akureyri?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Akureyri is to fly and bus which costs $220 - $500 and takes 15h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Akureyri?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Akureyri is to fly which takes 9h 49m and costs $180 - $800.

How far is it from Basel to Akureyri?

The distance between Basel and Akureyri is 2661 km.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Akureyri?

It takes approximately 20h 23m to get from Basel to Akureyri, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Basel and Akureyri?

Akureyri is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 4:33 AM in Basel and 3:33 AM in Akureyri.

Where can I stay near Akureyri?

There are 154+ hotels available in Akureyri.

Basel to Akureyri - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Akureyri by train, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Akureyri Airport
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Akureyri Airport (AEY)plane ZRH - AEY
20h 23m
$353–911
Fly Basel to Akureyri Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Akureyri Airport (AEY)plane BSL - AEY
9h 49m
$187–760
Fly Basel to Keflavík International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane BSL - KEF
2. Take the bus from Ártún B to Akureyri - Hofbus
15h 11m
$225–501
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Akureyri Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Akureyri Airport (AEY)plane GVA - AEY
13h 2m
$323–723
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Keflavík International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane ZRH - KEF
3. Take the bus from Ártún B to Akureyri - Hofbus
16h 11m
$301–592

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Akureyri Airport (AEY) flights

5Weekly Planes

19h 5mAverage Duration

$105Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Basel to Akureyri.

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Distance: 2,661.4 km
Duration: 20h 23m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Akureyri, Iceland?

easyJet flies from Basel (BSL) to Akureyri Airport (AEY) once a week.

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