How to get from Skógarlundur / Birkilundur to Askja by bus?

From Skógarlundur / Birkilundur to Askja by bus

To get from Skógarlundur / Birkilundur to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from Skógarlundur / Birkilundur 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 13 min. The bus schedule from Skógarlundur / Birkilundur may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Askja on the Moovit app.

433min
Bus - 11
Bus - 5757
Bus - 66
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Skógarlundur / Birkilundur

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Skógarlundur / Birkilundur
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Miðbær
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Miðbær
    ID MIÐBÆR
    10 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 Skógarlundur / Birkilundur to Askja

The distance between Skógarlundur / Birkilundur, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 427.36 km, which can typically be travelled in 433 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Skógarlundur / Birkilundur 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 Skógarlundur / Birkilundur to Askja

To check the bus schedule from Skógarlundur / Birkilundur to Askja using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Skógarlundur / Birkilundur) 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 Skógarlundur / Birkilundur to Askja?

    The fastest way takes 433 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 57, Bus line 6.

  • Is there a direct bus between Skógarlundur / Birkilundur and Askja?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Skógarlundur / Birkilundur to Askja?

    The 1 bus line goes from Miðbær station near Skógarlundur / Birkilundur 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 Skógarlundur / Birkilundur to Askja by bus?

    The total travel time between Skógarlundur / Birkilundur in Akureyri and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 7 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Skógarlundur / Birkilundur to get to Askja?

    Get on the 1 bus from the Miðbær stop near Skógarlundur / Birkilundur in Akureyri.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Skógarlundur / Birkilundur and Askja?

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

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