How to get from Þingvallastræti / Grundargerði to Askja by bus?

From Þingvallastræti / Grundargerði to Askja by bus

To get from Þingvallastræti / Grundargerði to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 5 bus from Þingvallastræti / Grundargerði station to Miðbær station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 57 bus and finally take the 6 bus from Ártún station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 8 min.

428min
Bus - 55
Bus - 5757
Bus - 66
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Þingvallastræti / Grundargerði

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Þingvallastræti / Grundargerði
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Miðbær
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Miðbær
    ID MIÐBÆR
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Akureyri - Hof
    ID AKUREY2
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Mjódd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ártún
    ID VESTUR1
    381 min
  • 7
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Hlemmur
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Þingvallastræti / Grundargerði to Askja by bus via 1, 57 and 6

To get from Þingvallastræti / Grundargerði to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from Þingvallastræti / Hrísalundur station to Miðbær station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 57 bus and finally take the 6 bus from Ártún station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 11 min.

431min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 5757
Bus - 66
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Þingvallastræti / Hrísalundur

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Þingvallastræti / Hrísalundur
    ID ÞINGVA2
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Miðbær
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Miðbær
    ID MIÐBÆR
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Akureyri - Hof
    ID AKUREY2
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Mjódd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ártún
    ID VESTUR1
    381 min
  • 7
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Hlemmur
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    11 min
  • 9
    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 Þingvallastræti / Grundargerði to Askja

The distance between Þingvallastræti / Grundargerði, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 431.18 km, which can typically be travelled in 428 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Þingvallastræti / Grundargerði 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 Þingvallastræti / Grundargerði

Þingvallastræti / Grundargerði is located at Þingvallastræti / Grundargerði, Reykjavík and the nearest public transit station is Þingvallastræti / Hrísalundur.

Bus stations close to Þingvallastræti / Grundargerði:

  • Þingvallastræti / Hrísalundur
  • Þingvallastræti / Dalsbraut
  • Þingvallastræti / Pálmholt

Public transit stations close to Askja, Reykjavík

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

Bus stations close to Askja:

  • Bsí
  • Stúdentagarðar
  • Suðurgata / Hjarðarhagi

Related Routes

Alternative route from Þingvallastræti / Grundargerði to Askja by bus via 1, 57 and 6

To get from Þingvallastræti / Grundargerði to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from Þingvallastræti / Hrísalundur station to Miðbær station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 57 bus and finally take the 6 bus from Ártún station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 11 min.

431min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 5757
Bus - 66
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Þingvallastræti / Hrísalundur

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Þingvallastræti / Hrísalundur
    ID ÞINGVA2
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Miðbær
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Miðbær
    ID MIÐBÆR
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Akureyri - Hof
    ID AKUREY2
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Mjódd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ártún
    ID VESTUR1
    381 min
  • 7
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Hlemmur
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    11 min
  • 9
    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 Þingvallastræti / Grundargerði to Askja?

    The fastest way takes 428 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line 57, Bus line 6.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Þingvallastræti / Grundargerði to Askja?

    The alternative route takes 431 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 57, Bus line 6.

  • Is there a direct bus between Þingvallastræti / Grundargerði and Askja?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Þingvallastræti / Grundargerði to Askja?

    The 5 bus line goes from Miðbær station near Þingvallastræti / Grundargerði in Akureyri to Miðbær station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Miðbær station near Askja in Reykjavík.

  • How long does it take to travel from Þingvallastræti / Grundargerði to Askja by bus?

    The total travel time between Þingvallastræti / Grundargerði in Akureyri and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 7 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Þingvallastræti / Grundargerði to get to Askja?

    Get on the 5 bus from the Miðbær stop near Þingvallastræti / Grundargerði in Akureyri.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Þingvallastræti / Grundargerði and Askja?

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

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