How to get from Reykjavík to Ólafsfjörður by bus?

By bus

To get from Reykjavík to Ólafsfjörður in Ólafsfjörður, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 15 bus from Hlemmur station to Ártún station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 57 bus and finally take the 78 bus from Akureyri - Hof station to Ólafsfjörður - Múlavegur station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 54 min.

474min
Bus - 1515
Bus - 5757
Bus - 7878
Walk to Ólafsfjörður
Leaves from Hlemmur

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Reykjavík
  • 2
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Reykjavegur
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ártún
    ID VESTURL
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Akureyri - Hof
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Akureyri - Hof
    ID AKUREY2
    384 min
  • 6
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Siglufjörður - Olís
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ólafsfjörður - Múlavegur
    ID ÓLAFSF1
    55 min
  • 8
    Walk to Ólafsfjörður
    Walk to
    Ólafsfjörður
    Aðalgata, Ólafsfjörður, Iceland
    380 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 57 and 78

To get from Reykjavík to Ólafsfjörður in Ólafsfjörður, take the 57 bus from Umferðarmiðstöðin (Bsí) station to Akureyri - Hof station. Next, take the 78 bus from Akureyri - Hof station to Ólafsfjörður - Múlavegur station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 19 min.

499min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Bus - 7878
Walk to Ólafsfjörður
Leaves from Umferðarmiðstöðin (Bsí)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Umferðarmiðstöðin (Bsí)
    ID UMFERÐA
    1.39 km • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Akureyri - Hof
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Akureyri - Hof
    ID AKUREY2
    409 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Siglufjörður - Olís
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ólafsfjörður - Múlavegur
    ID ÓLAFSF1
    55 min
  • 6
    Walk to Ólafsfjörður
    Walk to
    Ólafsfjörður
    Aðalgata, Ólafsfjörður, Iceland
    380 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Reykjavík to Ólafsfjörður

The distance between Reykjavík, Ólafsfjörður and Ólafsfjörður, Ólafsfjörður is approximately 503.74 km, which can typically be travelled in 474 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Reykjavík to Ólafsfjörður by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ólafsfjörður – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Reykjavík

Reykjavík is located at Reykjavík, Ólafsfjörður and the nearest public transit station is Höfðatorg.

Bus stations close to Reykjavík:

  • Höfðatorg
  • Bíó Paradís
  • Fíladelfía

Public transit stations close to Ólafsfjörður, Ólafsfjörður

Ólafsfjörður is located at Aðalgata, Ólafsfjörður, Iceland, Ólafsfjörður and the nearest public transit station is Ólafsfjörður - Aðalgata.

Bus stations close to Ólafsfjörður:

  • Ólafsfjörður - Aðalgata
  • Ólafsfjörður - Múlavegur

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 57 and 78

To get from Reykjavík to Ólafsfjörður in Ólafsfjörður, take the 57 bus from Umferðarmiðstöðin (Bsí) station to Akureyri - Hof station. Next, take the 78 bus from Akureyri - Hof station to Ólafsfjörður - Múlavegur station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 19 min.

499min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Bus - 7878
Walk to Ólafsfjörður
Leaves from Umferðarmiðstöðin (Bsí)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Umferðarmiðstöðin (Bsí)
    ID UMFERÐA
    1.39 km • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Akureyri - Hof
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Akureyri - Hof
    ID AKUREY2
    409 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Siglufjörður - Olís
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ólafsfjörður - Múlavegur
    ID ÓLAFSF1
    55 min
  • 6
    Walk to Ólafsfjörður
    Walk to
    Ólafsfjörður
    Aðalgata, Ólafsfjörður, Iceland
    380 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Reykjavík to Ólafsfjörður?

    The fastest way takes 474 minutes, using Bus line 15, Bus line 57, Bus line 78.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Reykjavík to Ólafsfjörður?

    The alternative route takes 499 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line 78.

  • Is there a direct bus between Reykjavík and Ólafsfjörður?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Reykjavík to Ólafsfjörður?

    The 15 bus line goes from Reykjavegur station near Reykjavík in Ísland to Ártún station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ólafsfjörður station near Ólafsfjörður in Ólafsfjörður.

  • How long does it take to travel from Reykjavík to Ólafsfjörður by bus?

    The total travel time between Reykjavík in Ísland and Ólafsfjörður in Ólafsfjörður by bus is about 7 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Reykjavík to get to Ólafsfjörður?

    Get on the 15 bus from the Reykjavegur stop near Reykjavík in Ísland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Reykjavík and Ólafsfjörður?

    Get off the bus at the Ólafsfjörður stop, which is closest to Ólafsfjörður in Ólafsfjörður.

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