How to travel from Reykjavik to Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland

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.

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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 PeninsulaReykjavik if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the bus to Borgarnes and then to Vegamót.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 4,025($29)
Operated by

Strætó

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reykjavik and Snæfellsnes Peninsula

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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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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