How to get from Merkigil / Skuggagil to Askja by bus?

From Merkigil / Skuggagil to Askja by bus

To get from Merkigil / Skuggagil to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 5 bus from Merkigil / Skuggagil 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 3 min. The bus schedule from Merkigil / Skuggagil may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Askja on the Moovit app.

423min
Bus - 55
Bus - 5757
Bus - 66
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Merkigil / Skuggagil

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merkigil / Skuggagil
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Miðbær
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Miðbær
    ID MIÐBÆR
    16 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 • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merkigil / Skuggagil to Askja

The distance between Merkigil / Skuggagil, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 429.25 km, which can typically be travelled in 423 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merkigil / Skuggagil to Askja by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Reykjavík – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Merkigil / Skuggagil to Askja

To check the bus schedule from Merkigil / Skuggagil to Askja using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Merkigil / Skuggagil) and destination (Askja), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merkigil / Skuggagil to Askja?

    The fastest way takes 423 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line 57, Bus line 6.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merkigil / Skuggagil and Askja?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Merkigil / Skuggagil to Askja?

    The 5 bus line goes from Miðbær station near Merkigil / Skuggagil in Akureyri to Akureyri - Hof station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Akureyri - Hof station near Askja in Reykjavík.

  • How long does it take to travel from Merkigil / Skuggagil to Askja by bus?

    The total travel time between Merkigil / Skuggagil in Akureyri and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 7 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merkigil / Skuggagil to get to Askja?

    Get on the 5 bus from the Miðbær stop near Merkigil / Skuggagil in Akureyri.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Merkigil / Skuggagil and Askja?

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

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