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How to get from Vefarastræti / Helgafellsvegur to Askja by bus?

From Vefarastræti / Helgafellsvegur to Askja by bus

To get from Vefarastræti / Helgafellsvegur to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 7 bus from Vefarastræti / Helgafellsvegur station to Háholt station. Next, take the 15 bus from Háholt station to Íslensk Erfðagreining station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The bus schedule from Vefarastræti / Helgafellsvegur may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Askja on the Moovit app.

41min
Bus - 77
Bus - 1515
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Vefarastræti / Helgafellsvegur

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Vefarastræti / Helgafellsvegur
  • 2
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Spöngin
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háholt
    ID HÁHOLT1
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Háholt
    ID HÁHOLT
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Flyðrugrandi
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Íslensk Erfðagreining
    ID NJARÐAR
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Vefarastræti / Helgafellsvegur to Askja by bus via 7 and 6

To get from Vefarastræti / Helgafellsvegur to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 7 bus from Vefarastræti / Helgafellsvegur station to Borgavegur station. Next, take the 6 bus from Borgavegur station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The bus schedule from Vefarastræti / Helgafellsvegur may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Askja on the Moovit app.

47min
Bus - 77
Bus - 66
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Vefarastræti / Helgafellsvegur

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Vefarastræti / Helgafellsvegur
  • 2
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Spöngin
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Borgavegur
    ID BORGAV2
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Borgavegur
    ID BORGAV5
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Hlemmur
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    22 min
  • 7
    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 Vefarastræti / Helgafellsvegur to Askja

The distance between Vefarastræti / Helgafellsvegur, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 19.77 km, which can typically be travelled in 41 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Vefarastræti / Helgafellsvegur 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 Vefarastræti / Helgafellsvegur to Askja

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

Alternative route from Vefarastræti / Helgafellsvegur to Askja by bus via 7 and 6

To get from Vefarastræti / Helgafellsvegur to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 7 bus from Vefarastræti / Helgafellsvegur station to Borgavegur station. Next, take the 6 bus from Borgavegur station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The bus schedule from Vefarastræti / Helgafellsvegur may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Askja on the Moovit app.

47min
Bus - 77
Bus - 66
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Vefarastræti / Helgafellsvegur

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Vefarastræti / Helgafellsvegur
  • 2
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Spöngin
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Borgavegur
    ID BORGAV2
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Borgavegur
    ID BORGAV5
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Hlemmur
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    22 min
  • 7
    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 Vefarastræti / Helgafellsvegur to Askja?

    The fastest way takes 41 minutes, using Bus line 7, Bus line 15.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Vefarastræti / Helgafellsvegur to Askja?

    The alternative route takes 47 minutes, using Bus line 7, Bus line 6.

  • Is there a direct bus between Vefarastræti / Helgafellsvegur and Askja?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Vefarastræti / Helgafellsvegur to Askja?

    The 7 bus line goes from Spöngin station near Vefarastræti / Helgafellsvegur in Mosfellsbær to Háholt station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Háholt station near Askja in Reykjavík.

  • How long does it take to travel from Vefarastræti / Helgafellsvegur to Askja by bus?

    The total travel time between Vefarastræti / Helgafellsvegur in Mosfellsbær and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Vefarastræti / Helgafellsvegur to get to Askja?

    Get on the 7 bus from the Spöngin stop near Vefarastræti / Helgafellsvegur in Mosfellsbær.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Vefarastræti / Helgafellsvegur and Askja?

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