How to get from Akureyri to Reykjavík by bus?

By bus

To get from Akureyri to Reykjavík in Ísland, take the 57 bus from Akureyri - Hof station to Ártún station. Next, take the 6 bus from Ártún station to Hlemmur station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 48 min.

408min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Bus - 66
Leaves from Akureyri - Hof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Akureyri - Hof
    ID AKUREY2
    320 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Mjódd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ártún
    ID VESTUR1
    381 min
  • 4
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Hlemmur
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Hlemmur
    Ride to bus station
    Hlemmur
    ID HLEMMUR
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 57 and 16

To get from Akureyri to Reykjavík in Ísland, take the 57 bus from Akureyri - Hof station to Ártún station. Next, take the 16 bus from Breiðhöfði / Ártún station to Hlemmur station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 47 min.

407min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Bus - 1616
Leaves from Akureyri - Hof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Akureyri - Hof
    ID AKUREY2
    320 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Mjódd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ártún
    ID VESTUR1
    381 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Breiðhöfði / Ártún
    ID BREIÐHÖ
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Hlemmur
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Hlemmur
    Ride to bus station
    Hlemmur
    ID HLEMMUR
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Akureyri to Reykjavík

The distance between Akureyri, Ísland and Reykjavík, Ísland is approximately 424.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 408 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Akureyri to Reykjavík by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ísland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Akureyri

Akureyri is located at Akureyri, Ísland and the nearest public transit station is Glerárgata / Eiðsvallagata.

Bus stations close to Akureyri:

  • Glerárgata / Eiðsvallagata
  • Kaupvangsstræti
  • Hjalteyrargata / Gránufélagsgata

Public transit stations close to Reykjavík, Ísland

Reykjavík is located at Reykjavík, Ísland and the nearest public transit station is Hlemmur.

Bus stations close to Reykjavík:

  • Hlemmur
  • Barónsstígur
  • Rauðarárstígur

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 57 and 16

To get from Akureyri to Reykjavík in Ísland, take the 57 bus from Akureyri - Hof station to Ártún station. Next, take the 16 bus from Breiðhöfði / Ártún station to Hlemmur station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 47 min.

407min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Bus - 1616
Leaves from Akureyri - Hof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Akureyri - Hof
    ID AKUREY2
    320 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Mjódd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ártún
    ID VESTUR1
    381 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Breiðhöfði / Ártún
    ID BREIÐHÖ
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Hlemmur
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Hlemmur
    Ride to bus station
    Hlemmur
    ID HLEMMUR
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 408 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line 6.

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

    The alternative route takes 407 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line 16.

  • Is there a direct bus between Akureyri and Reykjavík in Ísland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Akureyri to Reykjavík in Ísland?

    The 57 bus line goes from Akureyri - Hof station near Akureyri to Mjódd station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Hlemmur station near Reykjavík in Ísland

  • How long does it take to travel from Akureyri to Reykjavík in Ísland by bus?

    The total travel time between Akureyri and Reykjavík in Ísland by bus is about 6 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Akureyri to get to Reykjavík in Ísland?

    Get on the 57 bus from the Akureyri - Hof stop near Akureyri in Ísland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Akureyri and Reykjavík in Ísland?

    Get off the bus at the Hlemmur stop, which is closest to Reykjavík in Ísland.

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