There are 3 ways to get from Reykjavík to Ólafsfjörður 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.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Akureyri Airport (AEY)plane RKV - AEY
- Take the bus from Akureyrarflugvöllur to Ólafsfjörður - Múlavegurbus
2h 53m$118–374Drive 394.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Reykjavík to Ólafsfjörðurcar 394.2 km
5h 7m$89–128Bus
- Take the bus from Ártún B to Akureyri - Hofbus 57
- Take the bus from Akureyri - Hof to Ólafsfjörður - Múlavegurbus 78
8h 33m$148–226
Reykjavík to Ólafsfjörður by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reykjavík to Ólafsfjörður is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Reykjavík to Ólafsfjörður is to fly and bus which takes 2h 53m and costs $110 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Reykjavík to Ólafsfjörður. However, there are services departing from Ártún B and arriving at Ólafsfjörður - Múlavegur via Akureyri - Hof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
The distance between Reykjavík and Ólafsfjörður is 316 km. The road distance is 394.2 km.
The best way to get from Reykjavík to Ólafsfjörður without a car is to bus which takes 8h 33m and costs $140 - $230.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Reykjavík to Ólafsfjörður, including transfers.
Reykjavík to Ólafsfjörður bus services, operated by Strætó, depart from Ártún B station.
Reykjavík to Ólafsfjörður bus services, operated by Strætó, arrive at Akureyri - Hof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reykjavík to Ólafsfjörður is 394 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Reykjavík to Ólafsfjörður.
There are 29+ hotels available in Ólafsfjörður.
What companies run services between Reykjavík, Iceland and Ólafsfjörður, Iceland?
You can take a bus from Ártún B to Ólafsfjörður - Múlavegur via Akureyri - Hof in around 8h 33m.
- Website
- icelandair.com
Flights from Reykjavik to Akureyri Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–340
- Phone
- +354 540 2700
- straeto@straeto.is
- Website
- Strætó
Bus from Akureyrarflugvöllur to Ólafsfjörður - Múlavegur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Strætó
Bus from Ártún B to Akureyri - Hof
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Strætó
Bus from Akureyri - Hof to Ólafsfjörður - Múlavegur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Strætó
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 Best ways to travel around Australia, Slovenia: Getting from Ljubljana to Lake Bled, and How to get from Florence to Rome - to help you get the most out of your next trip.