There are 3 ways to get from Gullfoss to Akureyri by bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Reykholt to Selfoss - N172 / ...
- Take the bus from Selfoss - N1 to Mjódd E51 / ...
- Take the bus from Mjódd E to Akureyri - Hof57
10h 28m$217–297Drive 272.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Gullfoss to Akureyri272.8 km
6h 44m$62–89Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Reykholt to Selfoss - N1
- Take the bus from Selfoss - N1 to Mjódd E
- Fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Akureyri Airport (AEY)RKV - AEY
6h 27m$208–478
Reykjavik (RKV) to Akureyri Airport (AEY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gullfoss to Akureyri is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Gullfoss to Akureyri is to bus and fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $200 - $480.
The distance between Gullfoss and Akureyri is 574 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 28m and costs $210 - $300.
It takes approximately 10h 28m to get from Gullfoss to Akureyri, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Gullfoss to Akureyri is 273 km. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Gullfoss to Akureyri.
There are 142+ 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 28m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Website
- icelandair.com
Flights from Reykjavik to Akureyri Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–320
- Phone
- +354 540 2700
- straeto@straeto.is
- Website
- straeto.is
Bus from Reykholt to Selfoss - N1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Website
- https://www.straeto.is/en
Bus from Selfoss - N1 to Mjódd E
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–21
- Website
- https://www.straeto.is/en
Bus from Mjódd E to Akureyri - Hof
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Website
- https://www.straeto.is/en
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games, Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF, and French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.