How to travel from Ísafjörður to Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland

The distance between Ísafjörður and Snæfellsnes Peninsula is around 209km (130 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 6hrs.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Ísafjörður to Snæfellsnes Peninsula by car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Snæfellsnes PeninsulaÍsafjörður if you're planning a return trip.

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Brjánslækur then take a ferry to Stykkishólmur.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 9,015($65)
Operated by

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Drive to Brjánslækur, Ferry

Drive to Brjánslækur then take a ferry to Stykkishólmur.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 9,710($70)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ísafjörður and Snæfellsnes Peninsula

There are several options for getting from Ísafjörður to Snæfellsnes Peninsula by car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ISK 9,015 ($65) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 9,710 ($70).

The distance between Ísafjörður and Snæfellsnes Peninsula is around 209km (130 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 251km (156 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Ísafjörður and Snæfellsnes Peninsula by car and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Ísafjörður to Snæfellsnes Peninsula is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx ISK 9,710 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Ísafjörður and Snæfellsnes Peninsula is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ISK 9,015 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ísafjörður and Snæfellsnes Peninsula. We recommend that you drive to Brjánslækur then take a ferry to Stykkishólmur. instead which will take 6hrs.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ísafjörður and Snæfellsnes Peninsula. We recommend that you drive to Brjánslækur then take a ferry to Stykkishólmur. instead which will take 6hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ísafjörður to Snæfellsnes Peninsula. We recommend that you drive to Brjánslækur then take a ferry to Stykkishólmur. instead which will take 6hrs.

The closest major airport to Snæfellsnes Peninsula is Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) which is approximately 101km (63 miles) from Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) and Keflavík International Airport (KEF) (KEF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ísafjörður to Snæfellsnes Peninsula. We recommend that you drive to Brjánslækur then take a ferry to Stykkishólmur. instead which will take 6hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ísafjörður to Snæfellsnes Peninsula is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around ISK 9,015 ($65).

How do I get from Ísafjörður to Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Compare travel optionsbetween Ísafjörður and Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Transport options from Ísafjörður to Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Car and Ferry
6hrs
ISK 9,015($65)
once daily209km (130 miles)
Drive to Brjánslækur, Ferry
6hrs
ISK 9,710($70)
once daily211km (131 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Ísafjörður and Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Ferry operators

Airports near Snæfellsnes Peninsula

The following major airports near Snæfellsnes Peninsula offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.

AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Snæfellsnes Peninsula
RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
172km (107 miles) from Snæfellsnes Peninsula
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Snæfellsnes Peninsula