The distance between Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Vik is around 287km (178 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Snæfellsnes Peninsula to Vik by bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Vik → Snæfellsnes Peninsula if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Selfoss and then to Vík í Mýrdal.
Multiple bus operators
Take the bus to Borgarnes, Mjódd then Selfoss - N1 and then to Vík í Mýrdal.
Strætó
There are several options for getting from Snæfellsnes Peninsula to Vik by bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 7,630 ($55) and will take around 4h 30m.
The distance between Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Vik is around 287km (178 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 152km (95 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Vik by bus.
The quickest way to get from Snæfellsnes Peninsula to Vik is to take the bus which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ISK 7,630 ($55).
The cheapest way to travel between Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Vik is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 7,630 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Vik. We recommend that you take the bus to Selfoss and then to Vík í Mýrdal. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Vik. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs on demand.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Snæfellsnes Peninsula to Vik. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Reykjavík Campsite and Selfoss. These services run on demand and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.
Sterna and Strætó run regular bus services between Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Vik. Buses run on demand and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Snæfellsnes Peninsula to Vik. We recommend that you take the bus to Selfoss and then to Vík í Mýrdal. instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to Vik is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 164km (102 miles) from Vik. 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 Vik. We recommend that you take the bus to Selfoss and then to Vík í Mýrdal. instead which will take 4h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Snæfellsnes Peninsula to Vik is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ISK 7,630 ($55).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 4h 30m | ISK 7,630($55) | once daily | 287km (178 miles) |
Bus via Borgarnes | 5h 15m | ISK 9,155($66) | once daily | 351km (218 miles) |
Sterna
Strætó
The following major airports near Vik offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.