How to get from Nesvellir to Askja by bus?

By bus

To get from Nesvellir to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 55 bus from Njarðvíkurtorg station to Fjörður station. Next, take the 1 bus from Fjörður station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min.

78min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5555
Bus - 11
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Njarðvíkurtorg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Njarðvíkurtorg
    ID NJARÐVÍ
    320 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Fjörður
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fjörður
    ID FJÖRÐUR
    37 min
  • 4
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Hlemmur
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    650 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 55, 21 and 3

To get from Nesvellir to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 55 bus from Njarðvíkurtorg station to Fjörður station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 21 bus and finally take the 3 bus from Mjódd station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min.

97min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5555
Bus - 2121
Bus - 33
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Njarðvíkurtorg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Njarðvíkurtorg
    ID NJARÐVÍ
    320 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Fjörður
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fjörður
    ID FJÖRÐUR
    37 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Mjódd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mjódd
    ID MJÓDD
    27 min
  • 6
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Hlemmur
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    12 min
  • 8
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    650 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nesvellir to Askja

The distance between Nesvellir, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 50.14 km, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nesvellir to Askja by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Reykjavík – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Nesvellir

Nesvellir is located at Nesvellir, Reykjavík and the nearest public transit station is Krossmói.

Bus stations close to Nesvellir:

  • Krossmói
  • Hjallavegur
  • Njarðvíkurtorg

Public transit stations close to Askja, Reykjavík

Askja is located at Sturlugata 7, Reykjavík and the nearest public transit station is Íslensk Erfðagreining.

Bus stations close to Askja:

  • Íslensk Erfðagreining
  • Stúdentagarðar
  • Háskólabíó

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 55, 21 and 3

To get from Nesvellir to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 55 bus from Njarðvíkurtorg station to Fjörður station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 21 bus and finally take the 3 bus from Mjódd station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min.

97min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5555
Bus - 2121
Bus - 33
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Njarðvíkurtorg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Njarðvíkurtorg
    ID NJARÐVÍ
    320 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Fjörður
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fjörður
    ID FJÖRÐUR
    37 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Mjódd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mjódd
    ID MJÓDD
    27 min
  • 6
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Hlemmur
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    12 min
  • 8
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    650 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Nesvellir to Askja?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 55, Bus line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Nesvellir to Askja?

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Bus line 55, Bus line 21, Bus line 3.

  • Is there a direct bus between Nesvellir and Askja?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Nesvellir to Askja?

    The 55 bus line goes from Njarðvíkurtorg station near Nesvellir in Ísland to Fjörður station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Askja station near Askja in Reykjavík.

  • How long does it take to travel from Nesvellir to Askja by bus?

    The total travel time between Nesvellir in Ísland and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 1 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Nesvellir to get to Askja?

    Get on the 55 bus from the Njarðvíkurtorg stop near Nesvellir in Ísland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Nesvellir and Askja?

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

  • When is the first bus from Nesvellir to Askja?

    The first bus from Nesvellir in Ísland to Askja in Reykjavík is Umferðarmiðstöðin - KEF - Airport. It leaves the Njarðvíkurtorg stop at 6:45 AM.

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