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How to get from Ársskógar / Dalskógar to Askja by bus?

By bus

To get from Ársskógar / Dalskógar to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 56 bus from Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið station to Akureyri - Hof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 57 bus and finally take the 3 bus from Mjódd station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 14 hr 22 min.

862min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5656
Bus - 5757
Bus - 33
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið
    ID EGILSS5
    1.42 km • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Akureyri - Hof
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Akureyri - Hof
    ID AKUREY2
    211 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Mjódd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mjódd
    ID MJÓDD
    389 min
  • 6
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Hlemmur
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    12 min
  • 8
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    650 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 56, 57 and 15

To get from Ársskógar / Dalskógar to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 56 bus from Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið station to Akureyri - Hof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 57 bus and finally take the 15 bus from Vesturlandsvegur / Viðarhöfði station to Íslensk Erfðagreining station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 14 hr 36 min.

876min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5656
Bus - 5757
Bus - 1515
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið
    ID EGILSS5
    1.42 km • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Akureyri - Hof
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Akureyri - Hof
    ID AKUREY2
    211 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Mjódd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vesturlandsvegur / Viðarhöfði
    ID VESTU24
    378 min
  • 6
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Flyðrugrandi
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Íslensk Erfðagreining
    ID NJARÐAR
    19 min
  • 8
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ársskógar / Dalskógar to Askja

The distance between Ársskógar / Dalskógar, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 666.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 862 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ársskógar / Dalskógar to Askja by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Reykjavík – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Ársskógar / Dalskógar

Ársskógar / Dalskógar is located at Ársskógar / Dalskógar, Reykjavík and the nearest public transit station is Egilsstaðir / Selbrekka V. Sey.Fj.Veg.

Bus stations close to Ársskógar / Dalskógar:

  • Egilsstaðir / Selbrekka V. Sey.Fj.Veg
  • Egilsstaðir / Íþróttamiðstöð
  • Egilsstaðir / Tjaldsvæði

Public transit stations close to Askja, Reykjavík

Askja is located at Sturlugata 7, Reykjavík and the nearest public transit station is Háskóli Íslands.

Bus stations close to Askja:

  • Háskóli Íslands
  • Stúdentagarðar
  • Suðurgata / Hjarðarhagi

Alternative route by bus via 56, 57 and 15

To get from Ársskógar / Dalskógar to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 56 bus from Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið station to Akureyri - Hof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 57 bus and finally take the 15 bus from Vesturlandsvegur / Viðarhöfði station to Íslensk Erfðagreining station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 14 hr 36 min.

876min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5656
Bus - 5757
Bus - 1515
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið
    ID EGILSS5
    1.42 km • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Akureyri - Hof
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Akureyri - Hof
    ID AKUREY2
    211 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Mjódd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vesturlandsvegur / Viðarhöfði
    ID VESTU24
    378 min
  • 6
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Flyðrugrandi
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Íslensk Erfðagreining
    ID NJARÐAR
    19 min
  • 8
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ársskógar / Dalskógar to Askja?

    The fastest way takes 862 minutes, using Bus line 56, Bus line 57, Bus line 3.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ársskógar / Dalskógar to Askja?

    The alternative route takes 876 minutes, using Bus line 56, Bus line 57, Bus line 15.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ársskógar / Dalskógar and Askja?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 14 hr 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ársskógar / Dalskógar to Askja?

    The 56 bus line goes from Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið station near Ársskógar / Dalskógar in Austur-Hérað to Akureyri - Hof station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Askja station near Askja in Reykjavík.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ársskógar / Dalskógar to Askja by bus?

    The total travel time between Ársskógar / Dalskógar in Austur-Hérað and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 14 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ársskógar / Dalskógar to get to Askja?

    Get on the 56 bus from the Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið stop near Ársskógar / Dalskógar in Austur-Hérað.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ársskógar / Dalskógar and Askja?

    Get off the bus at the Askja stop, which is closest to Askja in Reykjavík.

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