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How to get from Skarðshlíð / Undirhlíð to Askja by bus?

From Skarðshlíð / Undirhlíð to Askja by bus

To get from Skarðshlíð / Undirhlíð to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 6 bus from Skarðshlíð / Undirhlíð station to Miðbær station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 57 bus and finally take the 6 bus from Ártún station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 28 min.

448min
Bus - 66
Bus - 5757
Bus - 66
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Skarðshlíð / Undirhlíð

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Skarðshlíð / Undirhlíð
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Miðbær
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Miðbær
    ID MIÐBÆR
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Akureyri - Hof
    ID AKUREY2
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Mjódd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ártún
    ID VESTUR1
    381 min
  • 7
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Hlemmur
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Skarðshlíð / Undirhlíð to Askja by bus via 5, 57 and 15

To get from Skarðshlíð / Undirhlíð to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 5 bus from Skarðshlíð / Undirhlíð station to Miðbær station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 57 bus and finally take the 15 bus from Ártún station to Íslensk Erfðagreining station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 12 min.

432min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Bus - 5757
Bus - 1515
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Skarðshlíð / Undirhlíð

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skarðshlíð / Undirhlíð
    ID Geo-l39
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Miðbær
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Miðbær
    ID MIÐBÆR
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Akureyri - Hof
    ID AKUREY2
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Mjódd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ártún
    ID VESTUR1
    381 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Flyðrugrandi
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Íslensk Erfðagreining
    ID NJARÐAR
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Skarðshlíð / Undirhlíð to Askja

The distance between Skarðshlíð / Undirhlíð, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 437.16 km, which can typically be travelled in 448 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Skarðshlíð / Undirhlíð 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 Skarðshlíð / Undirhlíð

Skarðshlíð / Undirhlíð is located at Skarðshlíð / Undirhlíð, Reykjavík and the nearest public transit station is Skarðshlíð / Undirhlíð.

Bus stations close to Skarðshlíð / Undirhlíð:

  • Skarðshlíð / Undirhlíð
  • Hlíðarból
  • Hörgárbraut / Undirhlíð

Public transit stations close to Askja, Reykjavík

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

Bus stations close to Askja:

  • Reykjavíkurflugvöllur
  • Skerjagarðar
  • Háskólatorg

Alternative route from Skarðshlíð / Undirhlíð to Askja by bus via 5, 57 and 15

To get from Skarðshlíð / Undirhlíð to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 5 bus from Skarðshlíð / Undirhlíð station to Miðbær station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 57 bus and finally take the 15 bus from Ártún station to Íslensk Erfðagreining station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 12 min.

432min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Bus - 5757
Bus - 1515
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Skarðshlíð / Undirhlíð

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skarðshlíð / Undirhlíð
    ID Geo-l39
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Miðbær
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Miðbær
    ID MIÐBÆR
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Akureyri - Hof
    ID AKUREY2
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Mjódd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ártún
    ID VESTUR1
    381 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Flyðrugrandi
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Íslensk Erfðagreining
    ID NJARÐAR
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Skarðshlíð / Undirhlíð to Askja?

    The fastest way takes 448 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line 57, Bus line 6.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Skarðshlíð / Undirhlíð to Askja?

    The alternative route takes 432 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line 57, Bus line 15.

  • Is there a direct bus between Skarðshlíð / Undirhlíð and Askja?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Skarðshlíð / Undirhlíð to Askja?

    The 6 bus line goes from Miðbær station near Skarðshlíð / Undirhlíð in Akureyri to Miðbær station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Miðbær station near Askja in Reykjavík.

  • How long does it take to travel from Skarðshlíð / Undirhlíð to Askja by bus?

    The total travel time between Skarðshlíð / Undirhlíð in Akureyri and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 7 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Skarðshlíð / Undirhlíð to get to Askja?

    Get on the 6 bus from the Miðbær stop near Skarðshlíð / Undirhlíð in Akureyri.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Skarðshlíð / Undirhlíð and Askja?

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