How to get from Rjúpnavegur to Askja by bus?

By bus

To get from Rjúpnavegur to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 2 bus from Rjúpnavegur 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
Bus - 22
Bus - 1515
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Rjúpnavegur

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Rjúpnavegur
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Hlemmur
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orkuhúsið
    ID SUÐURL3
    25 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

Alternative route by bus via 2 and 1

To get from Rjúpnavegur to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 2 bus from Rjúpnavegur 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
Bus - 22
Bus - 11
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Rjúpnavegur

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Rjúpnavegur
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Hlemmur
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hamraborg
    ID HAMRAB2
    11 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
    650 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rjúpnavegur to Askja

The distance between Rjúpnavegur, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 16.63 km, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rjúpnavegur 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 Rjúpnavegur

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

Bus stations close to Rjúpnavegur:

  • Rjúpnavegur
  • Hörðuvallaskóli
  • Salavegur / Rjúpnasalir

Public transit stations close to Askja, Reykjavík

Askja is located at Sturlugata 7, Reykjavík and the nearest public transit station is Suðurgata / Hjarðarhagi.

Bus stations close to Askja:

  • Suðurgata / Hjarðarhagi
  • Stúdentagarðar
  • Háskólatorg

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 2 and 1

To get from Rjúpnavegur to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 2 bus from Rjúpnavegur 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
Bus - 22
Bus - 11
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Rjúpnavegur

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Rjúpnavegur
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Hlemmur
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hamraborg
    ID HAMRAB2
    11 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
    650 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line 15.

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

    The alternative route takes 32 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rjúpnavegur and Askja?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rjúpnavegur to Askja?

    The 2 bus line goes from Hlemmur station near Rjúpnavegur in Garðabær to Orkuhúsið 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 Rjúpnavegur to Askja by bus?

    The total travel time between Rjúpnavegur in Garðabær and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 45 min.

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

    Get on the 2 bus from the Hlemmur stop near Rjúpnavegur in Garðabær.

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

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

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