How to travel from Snæfellsnes Peninsula to Vik, Iceland

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.

2 routes found

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 VikSnæfellsnes Peninsula if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the bus to Selfoss and then to Vík í Mýrdal.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 7,630($55)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus via Borgarnes

Take the bus to Borgarnes, Mjódd then Selfoss - N1 and then to Vík í Mýrdal.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 9,155($66)
Operated by

Strætó

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Vik

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Snæfellsnes Peninsula to Vik

Compare travel optionsbetween Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Vik

Transport options from Snæfellsnes Peninsula to Vik
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 30m
ISK 7,630($55)
once daily287km (178 miles)
Bus via Borgarnes
5h 15m
ISK 9,155($66)
once daily351km (218 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Vik

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Airports near Vik

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

RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
164km (102 miles) from Vik
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
189km (118 miles) from Vik
AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
253km (157 miles) from Vik