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How to get from Salavegur / Kórsalir to Askja by bus?

From Salavegur / Kórsalir to Askja by bus

To get from Salavegur / Kórsalir to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 2 bus from Arnarnesvegur / Salavegur 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 34 min.

34min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Bus - 11
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Arnarnesvegur / Salavegur

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arnarnesvegur / Salavegur
    ID ARNARN3
    360 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Hlemmur
  • 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 • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Salavegur / Kórsalir to Askja by bus via 4 and 3

To get from Salavegur / Kórsalir to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 4 bus from Jaðarsel / Melsel station to Mjódd station. Next, take the 3 bus from Mjódd station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min.

38min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Bus - 33
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Jaðarsel / Melsel

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jaðarsel / Melsel
    ID JAÐARS3
    350 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Mjódd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mjódd
    ID MJÓDD
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Hlemmur
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Salavegur / Kórsalir to Askja

The distance between Salavegur / Kórsalir, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 12.44 km, which can typically be travelled in 34 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Salavegur / Kórsalir to Askja by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Reykjavík – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Alternative route from Salavegur / Kórsalir to Askja by bus via 4 and 3

To get from Salavegur / Kórsalir to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 4 bus from Jaðarsel / Melsel station to Mjódd station. Next, take the 3 bus from Mjódd station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min.

38min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Bus - 33
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Jaðarsel / Melsel

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jaðarsel / Melsel
    ID JAÐARS3
    350 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Mjódd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mjódd
    ID MJÓDD
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Hlemmur
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Salavegur / Kórsalir to Askja?

    The fastest way takes 34 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Salavegur / Kórsalir to Askja?

    The alternative route takes 38 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line 3.

  • Is there a direct bus between Salavegur / Kórsalir and Askja?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 34 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Salavegur / Kórsalir to Askja?

    The 2 bus line goes from Arnarnesvegur / Salavegur station near Salavegur / Kórsalir in Kópavogur to Hlemmur station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Hlemmur station near Askja in Reykjavík.

  • How long does it take to travel from Salavegur / Kórsalir to Askja by bus?

    The total travel time between Salavegur / Kórsalir in Kópavogur and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Salavegur / Kórsalir to get to Askja?

    Get on the 2 bus from the Arnarnesvegur / Salavegur stop near Salavegur / Kórsalir in Kópavogur.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Salavegur / Kórsalir and Askja?

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