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.
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 Ísafjörður → Vik if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Selfoss - N1 and then to Mjódd then fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Isafjordur (IFJ).
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane | 3h 45m | ISK 19,145($140) | once daily | 412km (256 miles) |
Drive + 1 similar | 8hrs | ISK 14,010($100) | on demand | 623km (387 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Car | 11h 35m | ISK 18,865($135) | once daily | 543km (338 miles) |
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