How to travel from Vik to Ísafjörður, Iceland

The distance between Vik and Ísafjörður is around 412km (256 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Vik to Ísafjörður by bus, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ÍsafjörðurVik if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Selfoss - N1 and then to Mjódd then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Isafjordur (IFJ).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    ISK 19,145($140)
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Drive

Drive to Ísafjörður.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance623km (387 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vik and Ísafjörður

There are several options for getting from Vik to Ísafjörður by bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then drive which costs around ISK 18,865 ($135) and will take around 11h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 19,145 ($140).

The distance between Vik and Ísafjörður is around 412km (256 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 354km (220 miles)

It takes around 11h 35m to get from Vik and Ísafjörður by bus, ferry and car. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vik to Ísafjörður is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ISK 19,145 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Vik and Ísafjörður, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ISK 18,865 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Vik and Ísafjörður. We recommend that you take the bus to Selfoss - N1 and then to Mjódd then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Isafjordur (IFJ). instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Vik and Ísafjörður. We recommend that you take the bus to Selfoss - N1 and then to Mjódd then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Isafjordur (IFJ). instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vik to Ísafjörður. We recommend that you take the bus to Selfoss - N1 and then to Mjódd then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Isafjordur (IFJ). instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Ísafjörður is Isafjordur Airport (IFJ) (IFJ) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Ísafjörður. 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Vik and Ísafjörður. The distance is around 623km (387 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vik to Ísafjörður is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then drive which takes, on average, 11h 35m and will usually cost around ISK 18,865 ($135).

How do I get from Vik to Ísafjörður

Compare travel optionsbetween Vik and Ísafjörður

Transport options from Vik to Ísafjörður
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
3h 45m
ISK 19,145($140)
once daily412km (256 miles)
Drive + 1 similar
8hrs
ISK 14,010($100)
on demand623km (387 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Car11h 35m
ISK 18,865($135)
once daily543km (338 miles)

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Airports near Ísafjörður

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

IFJ
Isafjordur Airport (IFJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
2km (1 miles) from Ísafjörður
RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
223km (139 miles) from Ísafjörður
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
232km (144 miles) from Ísafjörður