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How to get from Víkin to Askja by bus?

By bus

To get from Víkin to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 11 bus from Víkin station to Hlemmur station. Next, take the 15 bus from Hlemmur station to Íslensk Erfðagreining station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min.

37min
Bus - 1111
Bus - 1515
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Víkin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Víkin
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Eiðistorg
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hlemmur
    ID HLEMMUR
    18 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Flyðrugrandi
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Íslensk Erfðagreining
    ID NJARÐAR
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 11

Take one direct bus from Víkin to Askja in Reykjavík: take the 11 bus from Víkin station to Hagatorg station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min.

38min
Bus - 1111
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Víkin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Víkin
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Eiðistorg
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hagatorg
    ID BIRKIM1
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    830 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Víkin to Askja

The distance between Víkin, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 7.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 37 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Víkin 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 Víkin

Víkin is located at Víkin, Reykjavík and the nearest public transit station is Sogavegur / Bústaðavegur.

Bus stations close to Víkin:

  • Sogavegur / Bústaðavegur
  • Víkin
  • Bústaðakirkja

Public transit stations close to Askja, Reykjavík

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

Bus stations close to Askja:

  • Reykjavíkurflugvöllur
  • Suðurgata / Hjarðarhagi
  • Háskólatorg

Alternative route by bus via 11

Take one direct bus from Víkin to Askja in Reykjavík: take the 11 bus from Víkin station to Hagatorg station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min.

38min
Bus - 1111
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Víkin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Víkin
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Eiðistorg
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hagatorg
    ID BIRKIM1
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    830 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 37 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 15.

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

    The alternative route takes 38 minutes, using Bus line 11.

  • Is there a direct bus between Víkin and Askja?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Víkin to Askja?

    The 11 bus line goes from Eiðistorg station near Víkin in Kópavogur to Hlemmur 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 Víkin to Askja by bus?

    The total travel time between Víkin in Kópavogur and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 37 min.

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

    Get on the 11 bus from the Eiðistorg stop near Víkin in Kópavogur.

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

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

  • When is the first bus from Víkin to Askja?

    The first bus from Víkin in Kópavogur to Askja in Reykjavík is Flyðrugrandi - Reykjavegur. It leaves the Gerði stop at 6:37 AM.

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