There are 4 ways to get from Reykjavík to Neskaupstaður by plane, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly, bus
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Fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Egilsstadir (EGS)
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Take the bus from Egilsstaðir - Flugvöllur to Norðfjörður - Miðstræti
Cheapest option
Bus via Bsí
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Take the bus from Bsí to Akureyri - Hof
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Take the bus from Akureyri - Hof to Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið
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Take the bus from Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið to Norðfjörður - Miðstræti
2 alternative options
Bus
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Take the bus from Ártún B to Akureyri - Hof
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Take the bus from Akureyri - Hof to Fellabær - Olís
Drive
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Drive from Reykjavík to Neskaupstaður
Reykjavík to Neskaupstaður by bus
The bus journey time between Reykjavík and Neskaupstaður is around 13h 32m and covers a distance of around 753 km. This includes an average layover time of around 2h. Operated by Strætó, the Reykjavík to Neskaupstaður bus service departs from Bsí and arrives in Norðfjörður - Miðstræti. Typically only one bus runs weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Neskaupstaður is 1700 (national) or 00354 544 4113.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Neskaupstaður is subject to regional advice.
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Last updated: 25 Jun 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Reykjavík to Neskaupstaður is to bus via Bsí, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 13h 32m.
The quickest way to get from Reykjavík to Neskaupstaður is to fly and bus which costs $140 - $220 and takes 3h 23m.
No, there is no direct bus from Reykjavík to Neskaupstaður. However, there are services departing from Bsí and arriving at Norðfjörður - Miðstræti via Akureyri - Hof and Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 32m.
The distance between Reykjavík and Neskaupstaður is 406 km. The road distance is 703 km.
The best way to get from Reykjavík to Neskaupstaður without a car is to bus which takes 11h 37m and costs $270 - $370.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Reykjavík to Neskaupstaður, including transfers.
Reykjavík to Neskaupstaður bus services, operated by Strætó, depart from Bsí station.
The quickest flight from Reykjavik Airport to Egilsstadir Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
Reykjavík to Neskaupstaður bus services, operated by Strætó, arrive at Norðfjörður - Miðstræti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reykjavík to Neskaupstaður is 703 km. It takes approximately 9h 3m to drive from Reykjavík to Neskaupstaður.
- Distance: 406.4 km
- Duration: 3h 23m
What companies run services between Reykjavík, Iceland and Neskaupstaður, Iceland?
You can take a bus from Reykjavík to Neskaupstaður via Akureyri - Hof and Fellabær - Olís in around 11h 37m.
- Website
- icelandair.com
Flights from Reykjavik to Egilsstadir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $200
- Phone
- +354 540 2700
- Website
- straeto.is
Bus from Egilsstaðir - Flugvöllur to Norðfjörður - Miðstræti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12 - $18
- Website
- Strætó
Bus from Ártún B to Akureyri - Hof
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60 - $90
- Website
- Strætó
Bus from Akureyri - Hof to Fellabær - Olís
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Website
- Strætó
Bus from Bsí to Akureyri - Hof
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60 - $90
- Website
- Strætó
Bus from Akureyri - Hof to Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Website
- Strætó
Bus from Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið to Norðfjörður - Miðstræti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12 - $18
- Website
- Strætó
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Icelandair offers flights from Reykjavik Airport to Egilsstadir Airport.
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