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

From Salavegur / Rjúpnasalir to Askja by bus

To get from Salavegur / Rjúpnasalir 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 32 min.

32min
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
    90 m • 2 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 / Rjúpnasalir to Askja by bus via 2 and 15

To get from Salavegur / Rjúpnasalir to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 2 bus from Arnarnesvegur / Salavegur station to Orkuhúsið station. Next, take the 15 bus from Orkuhúsið station to Íslensk Erfðagreining station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min.

45min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Bus - 1515
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Arnarnesvegur / Salavegur

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arnarnesvegur / Salavegur
    ID ARNARN3
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Hlemmur
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orkuhúsið
    ID SUÐURL3
    24 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Flyðrugrandi
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Íslensk Erfðagreining
    ID NJARÐAR
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Salavegur / Rjúpnasalir to Askja

The distance between Salavegur / Rjúpnasalir, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 12.18 km, which can typically be travelled in 32 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Salavegur / Rjúpnasalir 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 Salavegur / Rjúpnasalir

Salavegur / Rjúpnasalir is located at Salavegur / Rjúpnasalir, Reykjavík and the nearest public transit station is Salavegur / Kórsalir.

Bus stations close to Salavegur / Rjúpnasalir:

  • Salavegur / Kórsalir
  • Salavegur / Rjúpnasalir
  • Jaðarsel / Melsel

Public transit stations close to Askja, Reykjavík

Askja is located at Sturlugata 7, Reykjavík and the nearest public transit station is Umferðarmiðstöðin (Bsí).

Bus stations close to Askja:

  • Umferðarmiðstöðin (Bsí)
  • Háskólabíó
  • Háskólatorg

Related Routes

Alternative route from Salavegur / Rjúpnasalir to Askja by bus via 2 and 15

To get from Salavegur / Rjúpnasalir to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 2 bus from Arnarnesvegur / Salavegur station to Orkuhúsið station. Next, take the 15 bus from Orkuhúsið station to Íslensk Erfðagreining station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min.

45min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Bus - 1515
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Arnarnesvegur / Salavegur

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arnarnesvegur / Salavegur
    ID ARNARN3
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Hlemmur
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orkuhúsið
    ID SUÐURL3
    24 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Flyðrugrandi
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Íslensk Erfðagreining
    ID NJARÐAR
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 32 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 45 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line 15.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 32 min.

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

    The 2 bus line goes from Arnarnesvegur / Salavegur station near Salavegur / Rjúpnasalir in Garðabær 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 / Rjúpnasalir to Askja by bus?

    The total travel time between Salavegur / Rjúpnasalir in Garðabær and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 32 min.

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

    Get on the 2 bus from the Arnarnesvegur / Salavegur stop near Salavegur / Rjúpnasalir in Garðabær.

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

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