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Port guide: compare transport from Akureyri

Akureyri, Iceland 36 transport option(s) compared
90 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Easy

Akureyri

Port call at Akureyri (Iceland). Leaving the port is straightforward and the town centre is walkable from the pier. The cheapest option, Walk to Hof Cultural Centre, is free, and the fastest takes around 5 min. No ship shuttle has been reported for this port call.

A port located in the Eyjafjörður fjord, in the heart of northern Iceland. The terminal is 1 km from the city centre of Akureyri, the country’s second-largest city. Easily accessible on foot.

Akureyri Cruise Pier
Cheapest option Free Walk to Hof Cultural Centre
Fastest option 5 min Taxi to city centre
Simplest option Walk to Hof Cultural Centre Very simple
Ship shuttle Not available No comment.

Practical tips

  • City centre within walking distance from the quay
  • Strætó buses available
  • A trip to Goðafoss waterfall (50 km) is recommended
  • Hire a car to explore further afield

Warnings

  • Cold and changeable weather, even in summer
  • Goðafoss waterfall is 50 km away – arrange transport
  • Few taxis available locally

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Best option summary

By choosing your cruise line's official shuttle, you opt for complete peace of mind: even if it isn't the cheapest option, this transfer is treated as an excursion, which means the ship will wait for the shuttle before setting sail.

Ship shuttle Not available

No ship shuttle reported.

Recommended local alternative Walk to Hof Cultural Centre

Free - 8 min - free

Useful point for information, tickets, excursions and buses

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Choose whether you want to stay near the port, reach a connection, or go on a longer excursion.

Transport options

36 option(s) shown for Akureyri

Walk to Hof Cultural Centre

Hof Cultural Centre / Tourist Information

Walk Station / airport
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency free
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Useful point for information, tickets, excursions and buses

Attention point

Can be crowded on cruise days

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Good reference point to organise the day

Source : Visit Akureyri cruise: https://www.visitakureyri.is/en/plan-your-visit/practical-information/arriving-with-a-cruise-ship | Hof Cultural Centre: https://www.mak.is/en/hof-cultural-centre

Walk to bus stop Hof

Akureyri Hof bus stop

Walk Station / airport
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency free
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Convenient departure point for Strætó buses and local buses

Attention point

Not very useful without a confirmed schedule

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check Strætó timetables and local buses before departure

Source : Strætó: https://www.straeto.is/en | Visit Akureyri transport: https://www.visitakureyri.is/en/plan-your-visit/transport/getting-around-akureyri-2

Walk to city centre

Akureyri centre / Hafnarstræti

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency free
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Quick access to cafes, shops and services in the centre

Attention point

Not very useful if you go directly on an excursion

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route from Oddeyrarbryggja to Hafnarstræti; Easiest option after disembarkation

Source : Cruise Legend Akureyri: https://cruiselegend.com/PortDetail.aspx?Pid=2203 | Visit Akureyri cruise: https://www.visitakureyri.is/en/plan-your-visit/practical-information/arriving-with-a-cruise-ship

Taxi to city centre

Akureyri centre / Hafnarstræti

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 15,00 €
Estimated duration 5 min
Frequency available at the port or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Practical with luggage, rain or reduced mobility

Attention point

Short distance, often sufficient walking

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful only if immediate comfort is needed

Source : Cruise Legend Akureyri: https://cruiselegend.com/PortDetail.aspx?Pid=2203 | Visit Akureyri: https://www.visitakureyri.is/

Taxi to Akureyri Airport

Akureyri Airport

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency available at the port or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct transfer to the local airport

Attention point

More expensive than city bus if the timetable is compatible

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct route from A to B; book if the flight is imminent

Source : Akureyri Airport: https://www.isavia.is/en/akureyri-airport | Visit Akureyri transport: https://www.visitakureyri.is/en/plan-your-visit/transport/how-to-get-there-domestic

Free city bus to Botanical Garden

Akureyri Botanical Garden

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency frequent according to SVA schedules, free of charge
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Prevents climbing to the garden

Attention point

Exact stop and loop direction to check

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route simplified; Akureyri city buses are free in the city

Source : Visit Akureyri free city bus: https://www.visitakureyri.is/en/plan-your-visit/transport/free-city-bus | Visit Akureyri getting around: https://www.visitakureyri.is/en/plan-your-visit/transport/getting-around-akureyri-2

Free City Bus to Akureyri Museum

Akureyri Museum

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency frequent according to SVA schedules, free of charge
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Free access to the South Quarter and the museum

Attention point

Exact stop to be checked according to line

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route simplified; Check the line and stop in the local timetable

Source : Visit Akureyri free city bus: https://www.visitakureyri.is/en/plan-your-visit/transport/free-city-bus | Akureyri Museum: https://www.minjasafnid.is/en

Walk to Akureyri Church

Akureyrarkirkja

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 18 min
Frequency free
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Symbol of the city with a view of the centre

Attention point

Stairs and ascent possible

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Plan a small climb from the centre

Source : Visit Akureyri: https://www.visitakureyri.is/ | Cruise Legend Akureyri: https://cruiselegend.com/PortDetail.aspx?Pid=2203

Walk to Akureyri Swimming Pool

Akureyri Swimming Pool

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency free
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Typical Icelandic, family-friendly local option

Attention point

Please check ticket prices and timetables

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Practical in cool weather if you stay in the city

Source : Visit Akureyri: https://www.visitakureyri.is/ | Akureyri Swimming Pool: https://www.akureyri.is/sundlaug

Walk to Akureyri Botanical Garden

Akureyri Botanical Garden

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency free
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Pleasant and free garden, very popular in summer

Attention point

Further away than the centre and the church

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Return possible on foot or by free city bus

Source : Visit Akureyri free city bus: https://www.visitakureyri.is/en/plan-your-visit/transport/free-city-bus | Visit Akureyri: https://www.visitakureyri.is/

Airport Bus to Akureyri Airport

Akureyri Airport

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Depending on international flights, reservation recommended
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Dedicated service for select international flights

Attention point

Does not operate as a permanent shuttle for all flights

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check if the airport bus is working for the relevant flight

Source : Sýsli Akureyri Airport Bus: https://www.sysli.is/en/akureyri-airport-bus | North Iceland public transportation: https://www.northiceland.is/en/travel-info/how-to-get-around/public-transportation

Private VTC to Akureyri Airport

Akureyri Airport

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 30,00 €
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency by private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Personalised airport transfer

Attention point

Local availability to anticipate

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Confirm time and pick-up point

Source : Akureyri Airport: https://www.isavia.is/en/akureyri-airport | Sýsli Akureyri Airport Bus: https://www.sysli.is/en/akureyri-airport-bus

Taxi to Forest Lagoon

Forest Lagoon

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 30,00 €
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency available or by reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Quick access to geothermal baths near the city

Attention point

Tickets and schedules to book

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Book the entrance and return time

Source : Forest Lagoon: https://www.forestlagoon.is/ | Visit Akureyri: https://www.visitakureyri.is/

Private VTC to Forest Lagoon

Forest Lagoon

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency by private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Flexible to reach nearby geothermal baths

Attention point

Limited local offer, often equivalent to a taxi

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Book Entry and Return

Source : Forest Lagoon: https://www.forestlagoon.is/ | Visit Akureyri: https://www.visitakureyri.is/

Goðafoss excursion bus from the terminal

Goðafoss Waterfall

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 70,00 €
Estimated duration 150 min
Frequency Cruise days, by reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Short and reliable excursion to the nearest waterfall

Attention point

Compulsory programme and limited places

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Check the return schedule before departure

Source : BusTravel Iceland Goðafoss: https://bustravel.is/iceland-tours/godafoss-waterfall-tour-from-akureyri | Visit Akureyri cruise: https://www.visitakureyri.is/en/plan-your-visit/practical-information/arriving-with-a-cruise-ship

Whale watching boat from Akureyri

Akureyri whale watching harbour area

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 90,00 €
Estimated duration 180 min
Frequency seasonal, by reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Very popular activity directly from Akureyri

Attention point

Marine weather and observation not guaranteed

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route simplified; The exact route depends on the operator and the conditions in the fjord

Source : Visit Akureyri cruise: https://www.visitakureyri.is/en/plan-your-visit/practical-information/arriving-with-a-cruise-ship | North Iceland whale watching: https://www.northiceland.is/

Free city bus to Akureyri Airport area

Akureyri Airport area

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency frequent according to SVA schedules, free of charge
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Free option to approach the airport or the south of the city

Attention point

Less convenient with luggage or nearby flight

Accessibility : moyenne, arrêt et marche finale possibles

Practical tip : Direct A-B route simplified; For a flight, prefer a taxi or booked airport bus

Source : Visit Akureyri free city bus: https://www.visitakureyri.is/en/plan-your-visit/transport/free-city-bus | Akureyri Airport: https://www.isavia.is/en/akureyri-airport

Walk to Akureyri Museum

Akureyri Museum

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency free
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Allows you to learn about the local history of Akureyri

Attention point

Sensitive distance from port

Accessibility : moyenne, marche plus longue vers le sud

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Check schedules before you go

Source : Akureyri Museum: https://www.minjasafnid.is/en | Visit Akureyri: https://www.visitakureyri.is/

Bus Strætó to Dalvík

Dalvík harbour

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 12,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency limited, Strætó schedules to check
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Public access to Dalvík, Grímsey ferry or whale watching trips

Attention point

Timetables and connections to be planned

Accessibility : moyenne, trajet régional

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the return and any boat departures

Source : Strætó: https://www.straeto.is/en | Visit North Iceland: https://www.northiceland.is/

Bus excursion Laufás turf houses

Laufás turf houses

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 75,00 €
Estimated duration 150 min
Frequency Cruise days or local excursion
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Discovering Iceland's rural heritage near Akureyri

Attention point

Less spectacular than Goðafoss or Mývatn

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Check the opening of the website before booking

Source : Visit Akureyri cruise: https://www.visitakureyri.is/en/plan-your-visit/practical-information/arriving-with-a-cruise-ship | North Iceland: https://www.northiceland.is/

Taxi to Dalvík harbour

Dalvík harbour

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 130,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency booking recommended
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Allows you to reach Dalvík, whale watching or ferry trips to Grímsey

Attention point

Return to be organised according to schedules

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Check boat connections before departure

Source : Visit North Iceland: https://www.northiceland.is/ | Strætó: https://www.straeto.is/en

Taxi to Laufás turf houses

Laufás turf houses

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 150,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency booking recommended
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Flexible heritage tour outside of large groups

Attention point

Back to secure

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Check site opening before departure

Source : North Iceland: https://www.northiceland.is/ | Visit Akureyri: https://www.visitakureyri.is/

Taxi to Goðafoss

Goðafoss Waterfall

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 160,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency booking recommended
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Flexible access to the waterfall with custom photo stop

Attention point

High cost and return to be organised

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Book a round trip with waiting or pick-up time

Source : Visit Akureyri cruise: https://www.visitakureyri.is/en/plan-your-visit/practical-information/arriving-with-a-cruise-ship | North Iceland: https://www.northiceland.is/

Private VTC to Goðafoss

Goðafoss Waterfall

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 170,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Private bookings recommended
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Flexible excursion to Goðafoss with personalised stop

Attention point

More expensive than bus or group excursion

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Book return with waiting or confirmed return

Source : North Iceland: https://www.northiceland.is/ | Visit Akureyri cruise: https://www.visitakureyri.is/en/plan-your-visit/practical-information/arriving-with-a-cruise-ship

Bus Strætó to Goðafoss

Goðafoss Waterfall / Fosshóll

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 15,00 €
Estimated duration 40 min
Frequency A few departures per day, schedules to check
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Cost-effective public option to a major cascade

Attention point

Limited hours and return to be imperatively secured

Accessibility : moyenne, départ Akureyri Hof

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Leave only if the return time is confirmed

Source : Strætó: https://www.straeto.is/en | Rome2Rio Akureyri Goðafoss: https://www.rome2rio.com/s/Akureyri/Godafoss-Waterfall

Bus Strætó to Húsavík

Húsavík harbour

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 20,00 €
Estimated duration 75 min
Frequency limited, Strætó schedules to check
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Connects to Iceland's whale watching capital

Attention point

Too long without a well-confirmed return

Accessibility : moyenne, trajet régional

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check round trip before leaving Akureyri

Source : Strætó: https://www.straeto.is/en | North Iceland public transportation: https://www.northiceland.is/en/travel-info/how-to-get-around/public-transportation

Express boat or excursion to Hrísey

Hrísey island

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 45,00 €
Estimated duration 150 min
Frequency seasonal or via Árskógssandur, timetables to check
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Quiet island in Eyjafjörður, local nature outing

Attention point

Requires ferry schedules and safe return

Accessibility : moyenne, ferry et transfert à organiser

Practical tip : Direct A-B route simplified; Check road/ferry combination before departure

Source : Visit North Iceland Hrísey: https://www.northiceland.is/ | Strætó: https://www.straeto.is/en

Bus excursion Mývatn Nature Baths

Mývatn Nature Baths

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 160,00 €
Estimated duration 360 min
Frequency Cruise days, by reservation
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Combines volcanic landscapes and geothermal baths

Attention point

Long journey and weather to take into account

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route to Mývatn Nature Baths; Unmapped intermediate stops to keep a map simple

Source : Visit Mývatn: https://www.visitmyvatn.is/ | Visit Akureyri cruise: https://www.visitakureyri.is/en/plan-your-visit/practical-information/arriving-with-a-cruise-ship

Taxi to Húsavík

Húsavík harbour

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 250,00 €
Estimated duration 60 min
Frequency Private bookings recommended
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Direct access to Húsavík and whale watching trips

Attention point

High cost and boat schedules to coordinate

Accessibility : moyenne, trajet régional

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book whale watching and return before leaving Akureyri

Source : Visit Húsavík: https://www.visithusavik.com/ | North Iceland: https://www.northiceland.is/

Private VTC to Húsavík

Húsavík harbour

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 260,00 €
Estimated duration 60 min
Frequency Private bookings recommended
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Flexible transfer to Húsavík and its whale watching trips

Attention point

High cost and activity to coordinate

Accessibility : moyenne, long trajet régional

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Book return and possible whale watching outing before departure

Source : Visit Húsavík: https://www.visithusavik.com/ | North Iceland: https://www.northiceland.is/

Taxi to Mývatn Nature Baths

Mývatn Nature Baths

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 320,00 €
Estimated duration 75 min
Frequency by private booking only
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Private access to Mývatn Geothermal Baths

Attention point

Very expensive and return essential

Accessibility : moyenne, long trajet

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Book only with long layover and guaranteed return

Source : Mývatn Nature Baths: https://www.myvatnnaturebaths.is/ | Visit Mývatn: https://www.visitmyvatn.is/

Private Driver to Mývatn Nature Baths

Mývatn Nature Baths

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 340,00 €
Estimated duration 75 min
Frequency by private booking only
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Private and flexible excursion to Mývatn

Attention point

Very expensive and return essential

Accessibility : moyenne, long trajet

Practical tip : Direct journey from A to B; book only if there is a long stopover and a guaranteed return journey

Source : Mývatn Nature Baths: https://www.myvatnnaturebaths.is/ | Visit Mývatn: https://www.visitmyvatn.is/

Bus excursion Lake Mývatn Diamond Circle

Lake Mývatn / Dimmuborgir area

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 180,00 €
Estimated duration 420 min
Frequency Cruise days, by reservation
Complexity Complex
Main advantage

Major excursion to lava, pseudo-craters and volcanic landscapes

Attention point

Long-lasting, not very flexible

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route to Dimmuborgir; Exact itinerary varies depending on the operator

Source : Visit Mývatn: https://www.visitmyvatn.is/ | North Iceland: https://www.northiceland.is/

Bus excursion Hverir geothermal area

Hverir geothermal area

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 180,00 €
Estimated duration 420 min
Frequency Cruise days, by reservation
Complexity Complex
Main advantage

Spectacular geothermal landscape near Mývatn

Attention point

Very long for a short stopover

Accessibility : moyenne, longue excursion organisée

Practical tip : Direct journey from A to B; book only if a return to the ship is guaranteed

Source : Visit Mývatn: https://www.visitmyvatn.is/ | North Iceland: https://www.northiceland.is/

Taxi to Siglufjörður

Siglufjörður centre

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 280,00 €
Estimated duration 75 min
Frequency by private booking only
Complexity Complex
Main advantage

Excursion to a historic herring village and northern fjords

Attention point

Time-consuming and expensive for a standard stopover

Accessibility : moyenne, long trajet panoramique

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Book only with long layover and guaranteed return

Source : Visit North Iceland: https://www.northiceland.is/ | Strætó: https://www.straeto.is/en

Taxi to Dimmuborgir

Dimmuborgir lava fields

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 340,00 €
Estimated duration 80 min
Frequency by private booking only
Complexity Complex
Main advantage

Private Tour to Mývatn Volcanic Landscapes

Attention point

Very long and expensive for a short stopover

Accessibility : moyenne, long trajet

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Expect a high return margin

Source : Visit Mývatn: https://www.visitmyvatn.is/ | North Iceland: https://www.northiceland.is/

Indicative data based on local sources and field estimates.