How to get from Fitjar to Askja by bus?

By bus

To get from Fitjar to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 2 bus from Fitjar station to Miðstöð station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 55 bus and finally take the 1 bus from Fjörður station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Bus - 22
Bus - 5555
Bus - 11
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Fitjar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Fitjar
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Miðstöð
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Miðstöð
    ID KROSSMÓ
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Fjörður
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fjörður
    ID FJÖRÐUR
    39 min
  • 6
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Hlemmur
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    23 min
  • 8
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    650 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 4, 55 and 1

To get from Fitjar to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 4 bus from Fitjar station to Miðstöð station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 55 bus and finally take the 1 bus from Fjörður station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min.

124min
Bus - 44
Bus - 5555
Bus - 11
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Fitjar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Fitjar
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Miðstöð
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Miðstöð
    ID KROSSMÓ
    5 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Fjörður
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fjörður
    ID FJÖRÐUR
    39 min
  • 6
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Hlemmur
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    23 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 Fitjar to Askja

The distance between Fitjar, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 53.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fitjar 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 Fitjar

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

Bus stations close to Fitjar:

  • Fitjar
  • Steinás
  • Stekkjarkot

Public transit stations close to Askja, Reykjavík

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

Bus stations close to Askja:

  • Skerjagarðar
  • Suðurgata / Hjarðarhagi
  • Stúdentagarðar

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 4, 55 and 1

To get from Fitjar to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 4 bus from Fitjar station to Miðstöð station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 55 bus and finally take the 1 bus from Fjörður station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min.

124min
Bus - 44
Bus - 5555
Bus - 11
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Fitjar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Fitjar
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Miðstöð
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Miðstöð
    ID KROSSMÓ
    5 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Fjörður
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fjörður
    ID FJÖRÐUR
    39 min
  • 6
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Hlemmur
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    23 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 Fitjar to Askja?

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line 55, Bus line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 124 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line 55, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Fitjar and Askja?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Fitjar to Askja?

    The 2 bus line goes from Miðstöð station near Fitjar in Reykjanesbær to Miðstöð 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 Fitjar to Askja by bus?

    The total travel time between Fitjar in Reykjanesbær and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 1 hr 35 min.

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

    Get on the 2 bus from the Miðstöð stop near Fitjar in Reykjanesbær.

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

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

  • When is the first bus from Fitjar to Askja?

    The first bus from Fitjar in Reykjanesbær to Askja in Reykjavík is Umferðarmiðstöðin - KEF - Airport. It leaves the Skógarbraut stop at 6:45 AM.

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