How to get from Álfhólsskóli / Efstihjalli to Askja by bus?

From Álfhólsskóli / Efstihjalli to Askja by bus

To get from Álfhólsskóli / Efstihjalli to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 4 bus from Nýbýlavegur / Álfabrekka 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 33 min.

33min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Bus - 11
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Nýbýlavegur / Álfabrekka

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nýbýlavegur / Álfabrekka
    ID NÝBÝLA7
    380 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Hlemmur
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hamraborg
    ID HAMRAB2
    7 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 Álfhólsskóli / Efstihjalli to Askja by bus via 4 and 3

To get from Álfhólsskóli / Efstihjalli to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 4 bus from Nýbýlavegur / Álfabrekka station to Mjódd station. Next, take the 3 bus from Mjódd station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min.

34min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Bus - 33
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Nýbýlavegur / Álfabrekka

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nýbýlavegur / Álfabrekka
    ID NÝBÝLA4
    280 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Mjódd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mjódd
    ID MJÓDD
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Hlemmur
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Álfhólsskóli / Efstihjalli to Askja

The distance between Álfhólsskóli / Efstihjalli, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 9.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 33 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Álfhólsskóli / Efstihjalli 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 Álfhólsskóli / Efstihjalli

Álfhólsskóli / Efstihjalli is located at Álfhólsskóli / Efstihjalli, Reykjavík and the nearest public transit station is Engihjalli.

Bus stations close to Álfhólsskóli / Efstihjalli:

  • Engihjalli
  • Hlíðarhjalli / Fífuhjalli
  • Nýbýlavegur / Efstihjalli

Public transit stations close to Askja, Reykjavík

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

Bus stations close to Askja:

  • Háskólabíó
  • Háskóli Íslands
  • Suðurgata / Hjarðarhagi

Related Routes

Alternative route from Álfhólsskóli / Efstihjalli to Askja by bus via 4 and 3

To get from Álfhólsskóli / Efstihjalli to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 4 bus from Nýbýlavegur / Álfabrekka station to Mjódd station. Next, take the 3 bus from Mjódd station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min.

34min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Bus - 33
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Nýbýlavegur / Álfabrekka

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nýbýlavegur / Álfabrekka
    ID NÝBÝLA4
    280 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Mjódd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mjódd
    ID MJÓDD
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Hlemmur
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Álfhólsskóli / Efstihjalli to Askja?

    The fastest way takes 33 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Álfhólsskóli / Efstihjalli to Askja?

    The alternative route takes 34 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line 3.

  • Is there a direct bus between Álfhólsskóli / Efstihjalli and Askja?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Álfhólsskóli / Efstihjalli to Askja?

    The 4 bus line goes from Nýbýlavegur / Álfabrekka station near Álfhólsskóli / Efstihjalli in Kópavogur 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 Álfhólsskóli / Efstihjalli to Askja by bus?

    The total travel time between Álfhólsskóli / Efstihjalli in Kópavogur and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Álfhólsskóli / Efstihjalli to get to Askja?

    Get on the 4 bus from the Nýbýlavegur / Álfabrekka stop near Álfhólsskóli / Efstihjalli in Kópavogur.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Álfhólsskóli / Efstihjalli and Askja?

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

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