How to travel from Skógafoss to Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland

The distance between Skógafoss and Snæfellsnes Peninsula is around 254km (158 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 4h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Skógafoss 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 PeninsulaSkógafoss if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Reykjavík Campsite.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 8,600($62)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus via Selfoss - N1

Take the bus to Selfoss - N1, Mjódd then Borgarnes and then to Vegamót.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 8,325($60)
Operated by

Strætó

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Bus via Reykjavík

Take the bus to Reykjavík then Borgarnes and then to Vegamót.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ISK 9,850($71)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Skógafoss and Snæfellsnes Peninsula

There are several options for getting from Skógafoss to Snæfellsnes Peninsula by bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 8,325 ($60) and will take around 4h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 8,600 ($62).

The distance between Skógafoss and Snæfellsnes Peninsula is around 254km (158 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 144km (90 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Skógafoss and Snæfellsnes Peninsula by bus.

The quickest way to get from Skógafoss to Snæfellsnes Peninsula is to take the bus which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ISK 8,600 ($62).

The cheapest way to travel between Skógafoss and Snæfellsnes Peninsula is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 8,325 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Skógafoss and Snæfellsnes Peninsula. We recommend that you take the bus to Reykjavík Campsite. instead which will take 4h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Skógafoss and Snæfellsnes Peninsula. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs on demand.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Skógafoss to Snæfellsnes Peninsula. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Skógar, Seljalandsfoss and Reykjavík Campsite. These services run on demand and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Sterna and Strætó run regular bus services between Skógafoss and Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Buses run on demand and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skógafoss to Snæfellsnes Peninsula. We recommend that you take the bus to Reykjavík Campsite. instead which will take 4h 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 Skógafoss to Snæfellsnes Peninsula. We recommend that you take the bus to Reykjavík Campsite. instead which will take 4h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skógafoss to Snæfellsnes Peninsula is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ISK 8,600 ($62).

How do I get from Skógafoss to Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Compare travel optionsbetween Skógafoss and Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Transport options from Skógafoss to Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 35m
ISK 8,600($62)
once daily254km (158 miles)
Bus via Selfoss - N1
4h 60m
ISK 8,325($60)
once daily318km (197 miles)
Bus via Reykjavík
6h 40m
ISK 9,850($71)
once a week330km (205 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Skógafoss and Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Bus companies

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