How to get from Merkigil / Kiðagil to Askja by bus?

From Merkigil / Kiðagil to Askja by bus

To get from Merkigil / Kiðagil to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 4 bus from Merkigil / Kiðagil 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 10 min.

430min
Bus - 44
Bus - 5757
Bus - 66
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Merkigil / Kiðagil

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merkigil / Kiðagil
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    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

Alternative route from Merkigil / Kiðagil to Askja by bus via 5, 57 and 6

To get from Merkigil / Kiðagil to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 5 bus from Merkigil / Kiðagil 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 6 min.

426min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Bus - 5757
Bus - 66
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Merkigil / Kiðagil

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merkigil / Kiðagil
    ID MERKIG4
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Miðbær
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Miðbær
    ID MIÐBÆR
    17 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 Merkigil / Kiðagil to Askja

The distance between Merkigil / Kiðagil, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 426.26 km, which can typically be travelled in 430 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merkigil / Kiðagil 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 Merkigil / Kiðagil

Merkigil / Kiðagil is located at Merkigil / Kiðagil, Reykjavík and the nearest public transit station is Merkigil / Kiðagil.

Bus stations close to Merkigil / Kiðagil:

  • Merkigil / Kiðagil
  • Merkigil / Vesturgil
  • Hlíðarbraut / Tröllagil

Public transit stations close to Askja, Reykjavík

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

Bus stations close to Askja:

  • Háskólatorg
  • Háskólabíó
  • Skerjagarðar

Related Routes

Alternative route from Merkigil / Kiðagil to Askja by bus via 5, 57 and 6

To get from Merkigil / Kiðagil to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 5 bus from Merkigil / Kiðagil 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 6 min.

426min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Bus - 5757
Bus - 66
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Merkigil / Kiðagil

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merkigil / Kiðagil
    ID MERKIG4
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Miðbær
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Miðbær
    ID MIÐBÆR
    17 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 Merkigil / Kiðagil to Askja?

    The fastest way takes 430 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line 57, Bus line 6.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merkigil / Kiðagil to Askja?

    The alternative route takes 426 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line 57, Bus line 6.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merkigil / Kiðagil and Askja?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 10 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merkigil / Kiðagil to Askja?

    The 4 bus line goes from Miðbær station near Merkigil / Kiðagil 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 Merkigil / Kiðagil to Askja by bus?

    The total travel time between Merkigil / Kiðagil in Akureyri and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 7 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merkigil / Kiðagil to get to Askja?

    Get on the 4 bus from the Miðbær stop near Merkigil / Kiðagil in Akureyri.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Merkigil / Kiðagil and Askja?

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