The distance between Reykjavik and Snæfellsnes Peninsula is around 164km (102 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 1 different ways to get from Reykjavik 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 Peninsula → Reykjavik if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Borgarnes and then to Vegamót.
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There are several options for getting from Reykjavik to Snæfellsnes Peninsula by bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 4,025 ($29) and will take around 2h 35m.
The distance between Reykjavik and Snæfellsnes Peninsula is around 164km (102 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 172km (107 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Reykjavik and Snæfellsnes Peninsula by bus.
The quickest way to get from Reykjavik to Snæfellsnes Peninsula is to take the bus which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx ISK 4,025 ($29).
The cheapest way to travel between Reykjavik and Snæfellsnes Peninsula is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 4,025 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Reykjavik and Snæfellsnes Peninsula. We recommend that you take the bus to Borgarnes and then to Vegamót. instead which will take 2h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Reykjavik and Snæfellsnes Peninsula. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Reykjavik to Snæfellsnes Peninsula. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Borgarnes and Vegamót. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.
Strætó run regular bus services between Reykjavik and Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reykjavik to Snæfellsnes Peninsula. We recommend that you take the bus to Borgarnes and then to Vegamót. instead which will take 2h 35m.
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 Reykjavik to Snæfellsnes Peninsula. We recommend that you take the bus to Borgarnes and then to Vegamót. instead which will take 2h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reykjavik to Snæfellsnes Peninsula is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around ISK 4,025 ($29).
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The following major airports near Snæfellsnes Peninsula offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.