How to get from Miðbær to Askja by bus?

By bus

To get from Miðbær to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 57 bus from Akureyri - Hof station to Ártún station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 6 bus and finally take the 15 bus from Bsí station to Íslensk Erfðagreining station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 43 min.

403min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Bus - 66
Bus - 1515
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Akureyri - Hof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Akureyri - Hof
    ID AKUREY2
    160 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Mjódd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ártún
    ID VESTUR1
    381 min
  • 4
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Hlemmur
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bsí
    ID HRINGB4
    10 min
  • 6
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Flyðrugrandi
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Íslensk Erfðagreining
    ID NJARÐAR
    2 min
  • 8
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 57 and 6

To get from Miðbær to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 57 bus from Akureyri - Hof station to Ártún station. Next, take the 6 bus from Ártún station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 46 min.

406min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Bus - 66
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Akureyri - Hof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Akureyri - Hof
    ID AKUREY2
    160 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Mjódd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ártún
    ID VESTUR1
    381 min
  • 4
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Hlemmur
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    11 min
  • 6
    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 Miðbær to Askja

The distance between Miðbær, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 422.59 km, which can typically be travelled in 403 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Miðbær 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 Miðbær

Miðbær is located at Miðbær, Reykjavík and the nearest public transit station is Akureyri - Hof.

Bus stations close to Miðbær:

  • Akureyri - Hof
  • Glerárgata / Ráðhús
  • Glerárgata / Eiðsvallagata

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
  • Háskólatorg
  • Reykjavíkurflugvöllur

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 57 and 6

To get from Miðbær to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 57 bus from Akureyri - Hof station to Ártún station. Next, take the 6 bus from Ártún station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 46 min.

406min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Bus - 66
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Akureyri - Hof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Akureyri - Hof
    ID AKUREY2
    160 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Mjódd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ártún
    ID VESTUR1
    381 min
  • 4
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Hlemmur
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    11 min
  • 6
    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 Miðbær to Askja?

    The fastest way takes 403 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line 6, Bus line 15.

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

    The alternative route takes 406 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line 6.

  • Is there a direct bus between Miðbær and Askja?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Miðbær to Askja?

    The 57 bus line goes from Akureyri - Hof station near Miðbær in Ísland to Mjódd 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 Miðbær to Askja by bus?

    The total travel time between Miðbær in Ísland and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 6 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the 57 bus from the Akureyri - Hof stop near Miðbær in Ísland.

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

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

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