How to travel from Þingvellir National Park to Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland

The distance between Þingvellir National Park and Snæfellsnes Peninsula is around 189km (117 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 2h 50m.

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

👋 Also check out Snæfellsnes PeninsulaÞingvellir National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the bus to Borgarnes and then to Vegamót.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 20,395($145)
Operated by

Strætó

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Bus via Borgarnes

Take the bus to Borgarnes and then to Vatnaleið.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ISK 20,950($150)
Operated by

Strætó

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Þingvellir National Park and Snæfellsnes Peninsula

There are several options for getting from Þingvellir National Park to Snæfellsnes Peninsula by bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 20,395 ($145) and will take around 2h 50m.

The distance between Þingvellir National Park and Snæfellsnes Peninsula is around 189km (117 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 128km (79 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Þingvellir National Park and Snæfellsnes Peninsula by bus.

The quickest way to get from Þingvellir National Park to Snæfellsnes Peninsula is to take the bus which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ISK 20,395 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Þingvellir National Park and Snæfellsnes Peninsula is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 20,395 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Þingvellir National Park and Snæfellsnes Peninsula. We recommend that you take the bus to Borgarnes and then to Vegamót. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Þingvellir National Park and Snæfellsnes Peninsula. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Þingvellir National Park to Snæfellsnes Peninsula. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Leirvogstunga, Borgarnes and Vegamót. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Strætó run regular bus services between Þingvellir National Park and Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Þingvellir National Park to Snæfellsnes Peninsula. We recommend that you take the bus to Borgarnes and then to Vegamót. instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Snæfellsnes Peninsula is Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) which is approximately 101km (63 miles) from Snæfellsnes Peninsula. 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 Þingvellir National Park to Snæfellsnes Peninsula. We recommend that you take the bus to Borgarnes and then to Vegamót. instead which will take 2h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Þingvellir National Park to Snæfellsnes Peninsula is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ISK 20,395 ($145).

How do I get from Þingvellir National Park to Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Compare travel optionsbetween Þingvellir National Park and Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Transport options from Þingvellir National Park to Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 50m
ISK 20,395($145)
once daily189km (117 miles)
Bus via Borgarnes
3h 5m
ISK 20,950($150)
once daily207km (128 miles)

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Airports near Snæfellsnes Peninsula

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

AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Snæfellsnes Peninsula
RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
172km (107 miles) from Snæfellsnes Peninsula
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Snæfellsnes Peninsula