The distance between Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Skógafoss is around 318km (197 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 4h 50m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Snæfellsnes Peninsula to Skógafoss by bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Skógafoss → Snæfellsnes Peninsula if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Borgarnes, Mjódd then Hvolsvöllur and then to Skógar.
Strætó
Take the bus to Borgarnes, Mjódd then Selfoss - N1 and then to Skógar.
Strætó
Take the bus to Borgarnes then Ártún A and then to Skógar.
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There are several options for getting from Snæfellsnes Peninsula to Skógafoss by bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 8,465 ($61) and will take around 4h 50m.
The distance between Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Skógafoss is around 318km (197 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 144km (90 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Skógafoss by bus.
The quickest way to get from Snæfellsnes Peninsula to Skógafoss is to take the bus which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ISK 8,465 ($61).
The cheapest way to travel between Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Skógafoss is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 8,465 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Skógafoss. We recommend that you take the bus to Borgarnes, Mjódd then Hvolsvöllur and then to Skógar. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Skógafoss. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Snæfellsnes Peninsula to Skógafoss. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Vegamót, Borgarnes, Mjódd, Hvolsvöllur and Skógar. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.
Strætó and Sterna run regular bus services between Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Skógafoss. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Snæfellsnes Peninsula to Skógafoss. We recommend that you take the bus to Borgarnes, Mjódd then Hvolsvöllur and then to Skógar. instead which will take 4h 50m.
The closest major airport to Skógafoss is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 136km (85 miles) from Skógafoss. Keflavík International Airport (KEF) (KEF) and Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) 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 Snæfellsnes Peninsula to Skógafoss. We recommend that you take the bus to Borgarnes, Mjódd then Hvolsvöllur and then to Skógar. instead which will take 4h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Snæfellsnes Peninsula to Skógafoss is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ISK 8,465 ($61).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 4h 50m | ISK 8,465($61) | once daily | 318km (197 miles) |
Bus via Borgarnes | 5hrs | ISK 8,740($63) | once daily | 332km (206 miles) |
Bus via Borgarnes | 6h 45m | ISK 9,990($72) | once daily | 330km (205 miles) |
Strætó
Sterna
The following major airports near Skógafoss offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.