How to travel from Snæfellsnes Peninsula to Ísafjörður, Iceland

The distance between Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Ísafjörður is around 208km (129 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 6h 45m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Snæfellsnes Peninsula to Ísafjörður by ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ÍsafjörðurSnæfellsnes Peninsula if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Brjánslækur then drive to Ísafjörður.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 9,015($65)
Operated by

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Ferry to Brjánslækur, Drive

Take a ferry to Brjánslækur then drive to Ísafjörður.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 9,710($70)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Ísafjörður

There are several options for getting from Snæfellsnes Peninsula to Ísafjörður by ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ISK 9,015 ($65) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then drive and arrive in approximately 6h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 9,710 ($70).

The distance between Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Ísafjörður is around 208km (129 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 251km (156 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Ísafjörður by ferry and car.

The quickest way to get from Snæfellsnes Peninsula to Ísafjörður is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx ISK 9,710 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Ísafjörður is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ISK 9,015 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Ísafjörður. We recommend that you take a ferry to Brjánslækur then drive to Ísafjörður. instead which will take 6h 45m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Ísafjörður. We recommend that you take a ferry to Brjánslækur then drive to Ísafjörður. instead which will take 6h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Snæfellsnes Peninsula to Ísafjörður. We recommend that you take a ferry to Brjánslækur then drive to Ísafjörður. instead which will take 6h 45m.

The closest major airport to Ísafjörður is Isafjordur Airport (IFJ) (IFJ) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Ísafjörður. 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 Snæfellsnes Peninsula to Ísafjörður. We recommend that you take a ferry to Brjánslækur then drive to Ísafjörður. instead which will take 6h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Snæfellsnes Peninsula to Ísafjörður is to take a ferry and then drive which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around ISK 9,015 ($65).

How do I get from Snæfellsnes Peninsula to Ísafjörður

Compare travel optionsbetween Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Ísafjörður

Transport options from Snæfellsnes Peninsula to Ísafjörður
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Car
6h 45m
ISK 9,015($65)
once daily208km (129 miles)
Ferry to Brjánslækur, Drive
6h 45m
ISK 9,710($70)
once daily211km (131 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Ísafjörður

Ferry operators

Airports near Ísafjörður

The following major airports near Ísafjörður offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.

IFJ
Isafjordur Airport (IFJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
2km (1 miles) from Ísafjörður
RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
223km (139 miles) from Ísafjörður
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
232km (144 miles) from Ísafjörður