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.
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 Peninsula → Ísafjörður if you're planning a return trip.
Drive to Brjánslækur then take a ferry to Stykkishólmur.
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Drive to Brjánslækur then take a ferry to Stykkishólmur.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Car and Ferry | 6hrs | ISK 9,015($65) | once daily | 209km (130 miles) |
Drive to Brjánslækur, Ferry | 6hrs | ISK 9,710($70) | once daily | 211km (131 miles) |
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The following major airports near Snæfellsnes Peninsula offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.