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

From Merkigil / Urðargil to Askja by bus

To get from Merkigil / Urðargil to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 5 bus from Merkigil / Urðargil 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 2 min. The bus schedule from Merkigil / Urðargil may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Askja on the Moovit app.

422min
Bus - 55
Bus - 5757
Bus - 66
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Merkigil / Urðargil

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merkigil / Urðargil
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Miðbær
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Miðbær
    ID MIÐBÆR
    15 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 • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merkigil / Urðargil to Askja

The distance between Merkigil / Urðargil, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 428.96 km, which can typically be travelled in 422 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merkigil / Urðargil 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 Merkigil / Urðargil to Askja

To check the bus schedule from Merkigil / Urðargil to Askja using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Merkigil / Urðargil) 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merkigil / Urðargil to Askja?

    The fastest way takes 422 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line 57, Bus line 6.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 2 min.

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

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Merkigil / Urðargil to Askja by bus?

    The total travel time between Merkigil / Urðargil in Akureyri and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 7 hr 2 min.

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

    Get on the 5 bus from the Miðbær stop near Merkigil / Urðargil in Akureyri.

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

    Get off the bus at the Akureyri - Hof stop, which is closest to Askja in Reykjavík.

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