How to travel from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland

The distance between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Snæfellsnes Peninsula is around 219km (136 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 3h 30m.

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We've found 2 different ways to get from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Snæfellsnes Peninsula by bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Snæfellsnes PeninsulaKeflavík International Airport (KEF) if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the bus to Reykjavik BSI Bus Terminal then Borgarnes and then to Vegamót.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 12,900($95)
Operated by

Strætó

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Bus via Borgarnes

Take the bus to Borgarnes and then to Vegamót.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ISK 12,625($90)
Operated by

Strætó

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Snæfellsnes Peninsula

There are several options for getting from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Snæfellsnes Peninsula by bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 12,625 ($90) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 12,900 ($95).

The distance between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Snæfellsnes Peninsula is around 219km (136 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 209km (130 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Snæfellsnes Peninsula by bus.

The quickest way to get from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Snæfellsnes Peninsula is to take the bus which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ISK 12,900 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Snæfellsnes Peninsula is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 12,625 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Snæfellsnes Peninsula. We recommend that you take the bus to Reykjavik BSI Bus Terminal then Borgarnes and then to Vegamót. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Snæfellsnes Peninsula. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Snæfellsnes Peninsula. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Reykjavik BSI Bus Terminal, Ártún B, Borgarnes and Vegamót. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Flybus Iceland and Strætó run regular bus services between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Snæfellsnes Peninsula from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) is to take the bus which will take 3h 30m and cost around ISK 12,900 ($95).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Snæfellsnes Peninsula. We recommend that you take the bus to Reykjavik BSI Bus Terminal then Borgarnes and then to Vegamót. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Snæfellsnes Peninsula. We recommend that you take the bus to Reykjavik BSI Bus Terminal then Borgarnes and then to Vegamót. instead which will take 3h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Snæfellsnes Peninsula is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ISK 12,900 ($95).

How do I get from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Snæfellsnes Peninsula

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Transport options from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 30m
ISK 12,900($95)
once daily219km (136 miles)
Bus via Borgarnes
3h 45m
ISK 12,625($90)
once a week223km (138 miles)

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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