How to get from Nýbýlavegur / Birkigrund to Askja by bus?

From Nýbýlavegur / Birkigrund to Askja by bus

To get from Nýbýlavegur / Birkigrund to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 36 bus from Nýbýlavegur / Birkigrund station to Hamraborg station. Next, take the 1 bus from Hamraborg station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The bus schedule from Nýbýlavegur / Birkigrund may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Askja on the Moovit app.

31min
Bus - 3636
Bus - 11
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Nýbýlavegur / Birkigrund

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Nýbýlavegur / Birkigrund
  • 2
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Hamraborg
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hamraborg
    ID HAMRAB2
    10 min
  • 4
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Hlemmur
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    10 min
  • 6
    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 Nýbýlavegur / Birkigrund to Askja

The distance between Nýbýlavegur / Birkigrund, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 10.66 km, which can typically be travelled in 31 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nýbýlavegur / Birkigrund 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 Nýbýlavegur / Birkigrund to Askja

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

    The fastest way takes 31 minutes, using Bus line 36, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Nýbýlavegur / Birkigrund and Askja?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Nýbýlavegur / Birkigrund to Askja?

    The 36 bus line goes from Hamraborg station near Nýbýlavegur / Birkigrund in Kópavogur to Háskóli Íslands station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Háskóli Íslands station near Askja in Reykjavík.

  • How long does it take to travel from Nýbýlavegur / Birkigrund to Askja by bus?

    The total travel time between Nýbýlavegur / Birkigrund in Kópavogur and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Nýbýlavegur / Birkigrund to get to Askja?

    Get on the 36 bus from the Hamraborg stop near Nýbýlavegur / Birkigrund in Kópavogur.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Nýbýlavegur / Birkigrund and Askja?

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

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