Getting to Blönduós, Iceland

Getting There and Away

Written by Elsa Holm, Julien Lambert

02/09/2025

Captivating winter scene in Blönduós, Iceland; snowy hills under a pink sky.

Mathias Sogorski, Pexels

Blönduós itself does not have an airport with scheduled flights, relying on nearby Akureyri Airport for air travel. Major transport hubs for reaching Blönduós are found in Reykjavík and Akureyri, which offer bus services and car rental facilities.

By Car:

Driving is the most flexible way to reach Blönduós, situated on Iceland's Ring Road (Route 1). A drive from Reykjavík typically takes around 3 hours and 4 minutes to 3 hours and 8 minutes, covering approximately 241-244 kilometers, with estimated costs ranging from $50 to $80 for fuel. From Akureyri, the journey is about 1 hour and 49 minutes for 144.2 kilometers, costing approximately $30-$50. Car rental services are available from various companies throughout Iceland, including at Keflavík International Airport, Reykjavík, and Akureyri, with daily rates starting from approximately $10.

By Bus from Reykjavík:

Direct bus services (Strætó Route 57) operate from Reykjavík to Blönduós. Buses depart from BSÍ or Ártún B station. The trip from BSÍ takes approximately 4 hours and 34 minutes, with fares between $65 and $95. From Ártún B, the journey is about 4 hours and 10 minutes, costing $60-$90. Services typically run twice daily during summer.

By Bus from Akureyri:

Direct bus services (Strætó Route 57) are available from Akureyri's Hof station to Blönduós. This journey takes approximately 2 hours and 16 minutes, with ticket prices ranging from $40 to $60. Buses operate twice daily.

By Air and Bus (via Akureyri):

While Blönduós Airport (BLO) does not have scheduled flights, travelers can fly into Akureyri Airport (AEY), the nearest airport with commercial services, located about 148 kilometers away. From Akureyri, onward travel to Blönduós is possible by bus or rental car.

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