How to get from Skautahöll to Askja by bus?

From Skautahöll to Askja by bus

To get from Skautahöll to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 5 bus from Skautahöll 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 20 min. The bus schedule from Skautahöll may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Askja on the Moovit app.

440min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Bus - 5757
Bus - 66
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Skautahöll

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skautahöll
    ID MIÐHÚS1
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Miðbær
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Miðbær
    ID MIÐBÆR
    32 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 Skautahöll to Askja by bus via 6, 57 and 15

To get from Skautahöll to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 6 bus from Skautahöll station to Miðbær station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 57 bus and finally take the 15 bus from Ártún station to Íslensk Erfðagreining station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 20 min. The bus schedule from Skautahöll may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Askja on the Moovit app.

440min
Bus - 66
Bus - 5757
Bus - 1515
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Skautahöll

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Skautahöll
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    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 - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Flyðrugrandi
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Íslensk Erfðagreining
    ID NJARÐAR
    20 min
  • 9
    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 Skautahöll to Askja

The distance between Skautahöll, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 436.94 km, which can typically be travelled in 440 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Skautahöll to Askja by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Reykjavík – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Skautahöll to Askja

To check the bus schedule from Skautahöll to Askja using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Skautahöll) and destination (Askja), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Alternative route from Skautahöll to Askja by bus via 6, 57 and 15

To get from Skautahöll to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 6 bus from Skautahöll station to Miðbær station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 57 bus and finally take the 15 bus from Ártún station to Íslensk Erfðagreining station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 20 min. The bus schedule from Skautahöll may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Askja on the Moovit app.

440min
Bus - 66
Bus - 5757
Bus - 1515
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Skautahöll

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Skautahöll
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    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 - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Flyðrugrandi
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Íslensk Erfðagreining
    ID NJARÐAR
    20 min
  • 9
    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 Skautahöll to Askja?

    The fastest way takes 440 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line 57, Bus line 6.

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

    The alternative route takes 440 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line 57, Bus line 15.

  • Is there a direct bus between Skautahöll and Askja?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Skautahöll to Askja?

    The 5 bus line goes from Skautahöll station near Skautahöll in Ísland 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 Skautahöll to Askja by bus?

    The total travel time between Skautahöll in Ísland and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 7 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the 5 bus from the Skautahöll stop near Skautahöll in Ísland.

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

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

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