🏔️ Countryside Route

57Akureyrarflugvöllur → Mjódd E

Route 57 is the primary long-distance bus along the western Ring Road, spanning 388 km with a travel time of roughly 6.5 hours. Key stops include Akureyri, Varmahlíð, Sauðárkrókur, Blönduós, Staðarskáli, Bifröst, Borgarnes, and Reykjavík (Mjódd).

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Route Type
Regional / Long-Distance
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Region
Iceland Countryside
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Frequency
Daily

💰 Zonal Pricing — from 600 ISK/zone

Operating hours: Year-round

Fares are distance-based: ~600 ISK per zone (standard regions) or ~460 ISK per zone (East Iceland). The total fare depends on how many zones you cross between your boarding and alighting stop.

Children (0–11): Free  |  Youth (12–17): 50% off  |  Seniors (67+): 50% off

Check the fare calculator on straeto.is for exact prices.

How to Pay

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Credit / Debit CardVisa / Mastercard accepted on board
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Cash AcceptedDrivers carry change — cash welcome
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Klapp App NOT AcceptedQR tickets cannot be scanned on regional buses

🏔️ About This Route

Akureyri, Varmahlíð, Blönduós, Borgarnes, Reykjavík

Route 57 is the primary long-distance bus along the western Ring Road, spanning 388 km with a travel time of roughly 6.5 hours. Key stops include Akureyri, Varmahlíð, Sauðárkrókur, Blönduós, Staðarskáli, Bifröst, Borgarnes, and Reykjavík (Mjódd).

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Travel Tip

Route 57 is the cheapest way between Akureyri and Reykjavík. The ~6.5 hour journey follows the scenic western Ring Road through North and West Iceland.

🏛️ Borgarnes Settlement Centre ⛷️ Bifröst 🌊 Blönduós 🏘️ Varmahlíð & Skagafjörður 🐋 North Iceland

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