🚌 North Iceland (Strætó 79)

Akureyri to Húsavík by Bus (Line 79)

Reach Iceland's whale-watching town without a car. Line 79 takes 78 minutes, costs 3,600 ISK (~€26 / ~$30) and runs every day except Saturday, with the first bus leaving Akureyri at 07:55.

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⏱️ Timetable 📍 Stops 🎫 Fares 🐋 Húsavík ❓ FAQ
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Live Map — Akureyri to Húsavík (Line 79)

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⚡ Line 79 Quick Facts

Akureyri to Húsavík at a glance

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First & Last Bus from Akureyri

First bus at 07:55, last bus at 16:03. Times can change, so check the timetable below for your date.

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Journey Time

About 78 minutes from Akureyri to Húsavík.

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Fare

3,600 ISK (~€26 / ~$30) for a single adult ticket. Verify in the Klapp app.

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Days of Operation

Every day except Saturday. There is no Line 79 bus on Saturdays.

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Where to Board and Get Off

Board at Akureyri Hof (map) and get off at Húsavík (map), in the middle of town.

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Both Directions

The same line runs back. Use the direction tab in the timetable, or see the Húsavík to Akureyri page.

⏱️ Line 79 Timetable & Departures (Akureyri → Húsavík)

Interactive schedule table populated live from official Strætó transit data. Switch direction with the tabs to see Húsavík → Akureyri.

📍 Stops on the Way: Akureyri, Goðafoss & Húsavík

Where to board, where to hop off

Akureyri Hof — start (Hof Cultural Centre)
Fosshóll (Goðafoss) — 4th stop, about 40 min in
Húsavík — end of the line, about 78 min

The bus calls at Fosshóll, the stop for Goðafoss waterfall, so you can break the trip and see the falls. Departures are limited, so look up your onward bus to Húsavík before you get off.

In Húsavík the stop is in the middle of the city. It is a tiny walkable town, and the harbour is usually about 5 minutes on foot (within 10 minutes at most).

🎫 Fares & How to Pay

Prices from Strætó's published list

JourneyAdult single
Akureyri → Húsavík3,600 ISK (~€26 / ~$30)
Akureyri → Goðafoss (Fosshóll)1,800 ISK (~€13 / ~$15)

Strætó's published information says tickets can be bought on board with cash or card, and seats and luggage space cannot be pre-booked. Free Wi-Fi, luggage storage and charging are listed. Prices can change, so verify in the Klapp app or with Strætó.

🐋 What to Do in Húsavík

Whales, sea baths and a walkable harbour town

Húsavík sits on Skjálfandi Bay and is known as the whale-watching capital of Iceland. Humpback and minke whales are the most commonly seen, and more than 20 species of whales and dolphins are recorded in the bay. Tours leave from the harbour, so book one for after you arrive and check each operator's season and departure times.

  • Húsavík Whale Museum — a non-profit museum on the harbour whose centrepiece is a huge blue whale skeleton.
  • GeoSea Geothermal Sea Baths — opened in 2018 on the cliffs just north of the harbour, with heated seawater pools looking over the bay. Book ahead.
  • Húsavík Church — a wooden church built in 1907.
  • Light and sky — the town sits just south of the Arctic Circle, with 24-hour daylight in summer and northern lights possible in winter.

⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Do If Things Go Wrong

Avoid the usual traps

  • Planning a Saturday trip — there is no bus on Saturdays. Travel on another day.
  • Missing the last bus — the last bus leaves Akureyri at 16:03. Arrive at the stop early and check the timetable for your date.
  • Planning a day return without checking — look at the Húsavík → Akureyri tab for the last departure. If it does not fit, stay the night.
  • Hopping off at Goðafoss with no plan — buses are limited, so check the next bus to Húsavík first.
  • Expecting to reserve a seat — seats cannot be pre-booked, so board early in busy periods.
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Check before you go

Check SafeTravel.is for alerts, road.is for road conditions, and the Klapp app or Strætó for service changes.

🐋 Popular Things to Do in Húsavík

Made it to Húsavík? These are popular ways to spend your time in town.

Whale watching boat on Skjálfandi Bay near Húsavík
Húsavík Whale Watching Tour

Sail from Húsavík harbour into Skjálfandi Bay in search of whales and dolphins.

Book a spot →
GeoSea geothermal sea baths above Skjálfandi Bay
GeoSea Geothermal Sea Baths

Soak in heated seawater pools on the cliffs above the bay.

Secure tickets →
Goðafoss waterfall in North Iceland
Goðafoss & Mývatn Area Tour

A guided trip to Goðafoss and the wider Mývatn area.

Check it out →
Blue whale skeleton inside the Húsavík Whale Museum
Húsavík Whale Museum

Explore whale exhibits and a huge blue whale skeleton on the harbour.

Get your ticket →

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Akureyri to Húsavík by bus

How do I get from Akureyri to Húsavík by bus?

Take Strætó Line 79 from the Akureyri Hof stop in the city centre to the Húsavík stop in the middle of town. The ride takes about 78 minutes and the bus runs every day except Saturday.

How much is the bus from Akureyri to Húsavík?

A single adult ticket costs 3,600 ISK (~€26 / ~$30) according to Strætó's published price list. Prices can change, so verify in the Klapp app or with Strætó.

What time are the first and last buses from Akureyri?

The first Line 79 bus leaves Akureyri at 07:55 and the last one at 16:03. Check the live timetable above for your travel date, as times can change.

Is there a bus on Saturdays?

No. Line 79 runs every day except Saturday, so plan Saturday travel around another day or another way of getting there.

Can I get off at Goðafoss on the way?

Yes. Goðafoss is served by the Fosshóll stop, the 4th stop after leaving Akureyri, about 40 minutes into the ride. Check the timetable for your onward bus to Húsavík before you get off, because departures are limited.

Do I need to book a seat in advance?

Strætó's published information says seats and luggage space cannot be pre-booked, and tickets can be bought on board with cash or card. Free Wi-Fi, luggage storage and charging are listed as available. Verify in the Klapp app.

How far is the Húsavík bus stop from the harbour?

The stop is in the middle of Húsavík, a small walkable town. The harbour is usually about 5 minutes on foot and within 10 minutes at most.

Can I use the same line to go back to Akureyri?

Yes. Line 79 runs both ways. Use the direction tab in the timetable to see Húsavík to Akureyri departures, and check the last bus before planning a day trip.