Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
BUS
Within east Iceland It's possible to use SBA-Norðurleið's daily bus 62/62a to travel
between fjords. From Egilsstaðir to Höfn, the bus stops at Reyðarfjörður, Fáskrúðsfjörður,
Stöðvarfjörður, Breiðdalsvík, Berunes hostel and Djúpivogur.
Local buses run from Egilsstaðir to villages around the fjords, under the
SVAust
( 471
2320;
www.east.is
)
umbrella. Note that these buses don't carry bikes.
As well as direct services to Borgarfjörður Eystri (in summer) and Seyðisfjörður,
SVAust runs the following two year-round routes, geared to service the needs of Alcoa
commuters. Buses run every day (fewer services on weekends); ticket price depends on
distance travelled. Check online for schedule and fare details, or ask at tourist information
centres in the area.
Route 1 Egilsstaðir-Reyðarfjörður-Eskifjörður-Neskaupstaður (Nordfjörður)
Route 2 Reyðarfjörður-Fáskrúðsfjörður-Stöðvarfjörður-Breiðdalsvík.
CAR
The Ring Road (Rte 1) steams through Egilsstaðir, but if you want to explore the Eastf-
jords you need to leave it here. Options:
Rte 92 south to Reyðarfjörður and nearby fjords
Rte 93 east to Seyðisfjörður
Rte 94 north to Borgarfjörður Eystri
Car Hire
If you fly into the east, or arrive by ferry from Europe without wheels, the
big-name car-hire places (Avis, Budget, Hertz and Europcar) have agents in Egilsstaðir.
INLAND
Egilsstaðir
Pop 2330
However much you strain to discover some underlying charm, Egilsstaðir isn't a ravishing
beauty. It's the main regional transport hub, and a centre for local commerce, so its ser-
vices are quite good (including quality accommodation and dining options). It's growing
fast, but in a hotchpotch fashion and without a proper town centre.
