🏔️ Countryside Route

79Húsavík → Akureyrarflugvöllur

Route 79 connects the whale-watching capital of Húsavík to Akureyri, stopping near Goðafoss waterfall along the way. The route runs through the volcanic landscape of Northeast Iceland.

Live Route Map — Route 79

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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

Húsavík, Goðafoss, Akureyri

Route 79 connects the whale-watching capital of Húsavík to Akureyri, stopping near Goðafoss waterfall along the way. The route runs through the volcanic landscape of Northeast Iceland.

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Travel Tip

Route 79 connects Húsavík (Europe's whale watching capital) to Akureyri — with a stop near the magnificent Goðafoss waterfall.

🐋 Húsavík Whale Watching 💧 Goðafoss Waterfall 🏛️ Húsavík Whale Museum 🗿 Diamond Circle