{"id":99659,"date":"2026-10-22T16:45:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T16:45:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/iceland-without-flying"},"modified":"2026-10-22T16:45:19","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T16:45:19","slug":"iceland-without-flying","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/iceland-without-flying","title":{"rendered":"How to Get to Iceland Without Flying: Ferry and Ship Options"},"content":{"rendered":"<head><style>\n.ch-post{font-family:inherit;line-height:1.7;color:#1f2937;max-width:820px;margin:0 auto}\n.ch-post h2{font-size:1.6em;margin:1.8em 0 .6em;color:#0b2545;border-bottom:3px solid #f5a623;padding-bottom:.25em}\n.ch-post h3{font-size:1.15em;margin:1.4em 0 .3em;color:#0b2545}\n.ch-post p{margin:0 0 1em}\n.ch-post ul,.ch-post ol{margin:0 0 1.2em 1.3em}\n.ch-post li{margin:.35em 0}\n.ch-post .ch-updated{font-size:.9em;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.2em}\n.ch-post .ch-table{overflow-x:auto;margin:1.2em 0 1.6em}\n.ch-post table{border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:.95em}\n.ch-post th{background:#0b2545;color:#fff;text-align:left;padding:.65em .8em}\n.ch-post td{padding:.6em .8em;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top}\n.ch-post tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f6f8fb}\n.ch-post .ch-faq{background:#f6f8fb;border-radius:12px;padding:1em 1.4em;margin:1em 0 2em}\n.ch-post .ch-faq h3{margin-top:1em}\n.ch-post .ch-cta{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0b2545,#13315c);color:#fff;border-radius:14px;padding:1.6em 1.8em;margin:2.2em 0;text-align:center}\n.ch-post .ch-cta strong{display:block;font-size:1.35em;margin-bottom:.4em;color:#fff}\n.ch-post .ch-cta p{color:#dbe4f0;margin:.2em 0 1.1em}\n.ch-post .ch-btn{display:inline-block;background:#f5a623;color:#0b2545 !important;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;padding:.8em 1.6em;border-radius:999px}\n.ch-post .ch-btn:hover{background:#ffbb45}\n.ch-post em{color:#4b5563}\n<\/style><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@graph\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n            \"headline\": \"How to Get to Iceland Without Flying: Ferry and Ship Options\",\n            \"description\": \"How to get to Iceland without flying: the Smyril Line ferry from Denmark via the Faroe Islands, crossing times, taking your car, rail connections from the UK and cargo ships.\",\n            \"mainEntityOfPage\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\\\/iceland-without-flying\",\n            \"image\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2021\\\/09\\\/AdobeStock_136617495-1024x638.jpeg\",\n            \"datePublished\": \"2026-10-22\",\n            \"dateModified\": \"2026-10-22\",\n            \"inLanguage\": \"en-GB\",\n            \"author\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                \"name\": \"CargoHolidays\"\n            },\n            \"publisher\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                \"name\": \"CargoHolidays\",\n                \"url\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n            \"mainEntity\": [\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"Can you get to Iceland without flying?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Yes. 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The Norr&ouml;na carries up to 800 vehicles, but book early in summer.\"\n                    }\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"Can you travel to Iceland by cargo ship?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Occasionally on some cargo routes, but availability is limited, so the ferry is the most reliable option.\"\n                    }\n                }\n            ]\n        }\n    ]\n}<\/script><\/head><div class=\"ch-post\"><p class=\"ch-updated\">Last updated: 22 October 2026<\/p><p><strong>You can reach Iceland without flying by taking the Smyril Line ferry Norr&ouml;na from Hirtshals in northern Denmark, via T&oacute;rshavn in the Faroe Islands, to Sey&eth;isfj&ouml;r&eth;ur in east Iceland.<\/strong> In summer the crossing takes about two days, and you can bring your own car. From the UK you reach Denmark by train or ferry, making the whole journey flight-free.<\/p><h2>The ferry route to Iceland<\/h2><div class=\"ch-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Leg<\/th><th>Approximate time<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Hirtshals (Denmark) to T&oacute;rshavn (Faroe Islands)<\/td><td>About 30 hours, longer outside summer<\/td><td>Year-round service to the Faroes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hirtshals to Sey&eth;isfj&ouml;r&eth;ur (Iceland)<\/td><td>About 2 days in summer<\/td><td>Summer sailings leave Hirtshals on Tuesday mornings and arrive on Thursday mornings<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p>The ship, M\/S Norr&ouml;na, carries passengers and up to 800 vehicles, with cabins, restaurants and lounges. Winter schedules differ, so always check the current Smyril Line timetable before planning.<\/p><figure style=\"margin:1.6em 0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Cargo-Ship-Travel-Cargoholidays8-1024x401.jpg\" alt=\"Wide northern sea horizon under a dramatic sky\" width=\"1024\" height=\"401\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;display:block\" title=\"Wide northern sea horizon under a dramatic sky\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.85em;color:#6b7280;margin-top:.45em;text-align:center\">The route north crosses the open North Atlantic via the Faroe Islands.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2>Getting from the UK to Hirtshals without flying<\/h2><ol><li><strong>London to Brussels or Amsterdam<\/strong> by Eurostar, or cross by ferry to the continent.<\/li><li><strong>Train north through Germany<\/strong> to Hamburg.<\/li><li><strong>Continue to Denmark<\/strong> by train towards Aalborg and Hj&oslash;rring.<\/li><li><strong>Local train to Hirtshals,<\/strong> the ferry port on the northern tip of Jutland.<\/li><\/ol><p>Allow at least two days for the overland journey, with an overnight stop in Hamburg or Copenhagen.<\/p><h2>Taking your car to Iceland<\/h2><p>The Norr&ouml;na is a car ferry, so you can drive from the UK to Hirtshals and take your car to Iceland. This is popular with travellers planning a long Ring Road trip. Book vehicle space early for summer, and check insurance cover for driving in Iceland and the Faroe Islands.<\/p><figure style=\"margin:1.6em 0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Cargo-Ship-Travel-Cargoholidays17-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Deep blue northern sea\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;display:block\" title=\"Deep blue northern sea\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.85em;color:#6b7280;margin-top:.45em;text-align:center\">Seas can be rough outside summer, so pack seasickness remedies.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2>What is the crossing like?<\/h2><ul><li><strong>Cabins<\/strong> range from couchettes to private cabins with sea views<\/li><li><strong>Stops in the Faroe Islands<\/strong> let you see T&oacute;rshavn, and some travellers break the journey there for a few days<\/li><li><strong>Seas can be rough<\/strong> on the North Atlantic, especially outside summer<\/li><li><strong>Wildlife<\/strong> includes seabirds and sometimes whales<\/li><\/ul><h2>Can you reach Iceland by cargo ship?<\/h2><p>Container and cargo services link Iceland with northern European ports, and passenger berths are occasionally possible on some routes. Availability is limited and changes often, so the Smyril Line ferry is the most reliable option for most travellers. Ask us if you would like us to check cargo sailings for your dates.<\/p><h2>Tips for a flight-free trip to Iceland<\/h2><ul><li>Book summer sailings well ahead, especially with a car<\/li><li>Pack layers and waterproofs, even in July<\/li><li>Bring seasickness tablets<\/li><li>Consider a few days in the Faroe Islands on the way<\/li><\/ul><h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2><div class=\"ch-faq\"><h3>Can you get to Iceland without flying?<\/h3><p>Yes. The Smyril Line ferry Norr&ouml;na sails from Hirtshals in Denmark to Sey&eth;isfj&ouml;r&eth;ur in east Iceland via the Faroe Islands.<\/p><h3>How long is the ferry to Iceland?<\/h3><p>About two days from Hirtshals to Sey&eth;isfj&ouml;r&eth;ur in summer.<\/p><h3>Is there a ferry from the UK to Iceland?<\/h3><p>Not directly. Travel overland or by ferry to Denmark and take the ferry from Hirtshals.<\/p><h3>Can I take my car to Iceland by ferry?<\/h3><p>Yes. 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