How to get from Merkigil / Vesturgil to Askja by bus?
From Merkigil / Vesturgil to Askja by bus
To get from Merkigil / Vesturgil to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 5 bus from Merkigil / Vesturgil 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 5 min.
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationMerkigil / Vesturgil
- 2Wait for bus5Miðbær
- 3Ride to bus stationMiðbærID MIÐBÆR16 min
- 4Walk to bus stationAkureyri - HofID AKUREY2190 m • 3 min
- 5Wait for bus57Mjódd
- 6Ride to bus stationÁrtúnID VESTUR1381 min
- 7Wait for bus6Hlemmur
- 8Ride to bus stationHáskóli ÍslandsID HRINGB511 min
- 9Walk toAskjaSturlugata 7630 m • 9 min
Alternative route from Merkigil / Vesturgil to Askja by bus via 4, 57 and 6
To get from Merkigil / Vesturgil to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 4 bus from Merkigil / Vesturgil 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.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationMerkigil / VesturgilID MERKIG230 m • 1 min
- 2Wait for bus4Miðbær
- 3Ride to bus stationMiðbærID MIÐBÆR7 min
- 4Walk to bus stationAkureyri - HofID AKUREY2190 m • 3 min
- 5Wait for bus57Mjódd
- 6Ride to bus stationÁrtúnID VESTUR1381 min
- 7Wait for bus6Hlemmur
- 8Ride to bus stationHáskóli ÍslandsID HRINGB511 min
- 9Walk toAskjaSturlugata 7630 m • 9 min
Public transit directions from Merkigil / Vesturgil to Askja
Public transit stations close to Merkigil / Vesturgil
Merkigil / Vesturgil is located at Merkigil / Vesturgil, Reykjavík and the nearest public transit station is Merkigil / Vesturgil.
Bus stations close to Merkigil / Vesturgil:
- Merkigil / Vesturgil
- Merkigil / Skuggagil
- Merkigil / Kiðagil
Public transit stations close to Askja, Reykjavík
Askja is located at Sturlugata 7, Reykjavík and the nearest public transit station is Reykjavíkurflugvöllur.
Bus stations close to Askja:
- Reykjavíkurflugvöllur
- Skerjagarðar
- Háskólabíó
Related Routes
- Reykjavegur / Reykjabyggð to Askja
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- Mosfell to Askja
- Lundur to Askja
- Laxnes to Askja
- Kef - Airport (Arrivals) to Askja
- Hringbraut / Knattspyrnuvöllur to Askja
- Hringbraut / Melteigur to Askja
- Iðavellir to Askja
- Þekkingarsetur Suðurnesja to Askja
- Vogar - Gamla Pósthúsið to Askja
- Laugar - Einarsstaðaskáli to Askja
- Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið to Askja
- Egilsstaðir / Flugvöllur to Askja
- Egilsstaðir / Hamragerði to Askja
- Egilsstaðir / Íþróttamiðstöð to Askja
- Ársskógar / Dalskógar to Askja
- Egilsstaðir / Selbrekka V. Sey.Fj.Veg to Askja
- Litla-Hraun to Askja
- Barnaskólinn Stokkseyri to Askja
Alternative route from Merkigil / Vesturgil to Askja by bus via 4, 57 and 6
To get from Merkigil / Vesturgil to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 4 bus from Merkigil / Vesturgil 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.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationMerkigil / VesturgilID MERKIG230 m • 1 min
- 2Wait for bus4Miðbær
- 3Ride to bus stationMiðbærID MIÐBÆR7 min
- 4Walk to bus stationAkureyri - HofID AKUREY2190 m • 3 min
- 5Wait for bus57Mjódd
- 6Ride to bus stationÁrtúnID VESTUR1381 min
- 7Wait for bus6Hlemmur
- 8Ride to bus stationHáskóli ÍslandsID HRINGB511 min
- 9Walk toAskjaSturlugata 7630 m • 9 min
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Merkigil / Vesturgil to Askja?
The fastest way takes 425 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line 57, Bus line 6.
What is the alternative route to get from Merkigil / Vesturgil to Askja?
The alternative route takes 431 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line 57, Bus line 6.
Is there a direct bus between Merkigil / Vesturgil and Askja?
No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 5 min.
Which bus line goes from Merkigil / Vesturgil to Askja?
The 5 bus line goes from Miðbær station near Merkigil / Vesturgil 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 / Vesturgil to Askja by bus?
The total travel time between Merkigil / Vesturgil in Akureyri and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 7 hr 5 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Merkigil / Vesturgil to get to Askja?
Get on the 5 bus from the Miðbær stop near Merkigil / Vesturgil in Akureyri.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Merkigil / Vesturgil and Askja?
Get off the bus at the Miðbær stop, which is closest to Askja in Reykjavík.