How to travel from Snæfellsnes Peninsula to Skógafoss, Iceland

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.

3 routes found

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 SkógafossSnæfellsnes Peninsula if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Borgarnes, Mjódd then Hvolsvöllur and then to Skógar.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 8,465($61)
Operated by

Strætó

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Bus via Borgarnes

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

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 8,740($63)
Operated by

Strætó

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Bus via Borgarnes

Take the bus to Borgarnes then Ártún A and then to Skógar.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 9,990($72)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Skógafoss

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Snæfellsnes Peninsula to Skógafoss

Compare travel optionsbetween Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Skógafoss

Transport options from Snæfellsnes Peninsula to Skógafoss
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 50m
ISK 8,465($61)
once daily318km (197 miles)
Bus via Borgarnes
5hrs
ISK 8,740($63)
once daily332km (206 miles)
Bus via Borgarnes
6h 45m
ISK 9,990($72)
once daily330km (205 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Skógafoss

Bus companies

Airports near Skógafoss

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

RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
136km (85 miles) from Skógafoss
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
162km (100 miles) from Skógafoss
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
246km (153 miles) from Skógafoss