How to get from Spöngin to Askja by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from Spöngin to Askja in Reykjavík: take the 6 bus from Spöngin station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min.

33min
Bus - 66
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Spöngin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Spöngin
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Hlemmur
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    650 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 24 and 15

To get from Spöngin to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 24 bus from Spöngin station to Breiðhöfði / Ártún station. Next, take the 15 bus from Ártún station to Íslensk Erfðagreining station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min.

44min
Bus - 2424
Bus - 1515
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Spöngin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Spöngin
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Ásgarður
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Breiðhöfði / Ártún
    ID BREIÐH1
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ártún
    ID VESTUR1
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Flyðrugrandi
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Íslensk Erfðagreining
    ID NJARÐAR
    20 min
  • 7
    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 Spöngin to Askja

The distance between Spöngin, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 12.63 km, which can typically be travelled in 33 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Spöngin 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 Spöngin

Spöngin is located at Spöngin, Reykjavík and the nearest public transit station is Borgavegur.

Bus stations close to Spöngin:

  • Borgavegur
  • Melavegur / Dvergaborgir
  • Strætóvegur Við Vættaborgir

Public transit stations close to Askja, Reykjavík

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

Bus stations close to Askja:

  • Umferðarmiðstöðin (Bsí)
  • Suðurgata / Hjarðarhagi
  • Stúdentagarðar

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 24 and 15

To get from Spöngin to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 24 bus from Spöngin station to Breiðhöfði / Ártún station. Next, take the 15 bus from Ártún station to Íslensk Erfðagreining station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min.

44min
Bus - 2424
Bus - 1515
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Spöngin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Spöngin
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Ásgarður
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Breiðhöfði / Ártún
    ID BREIÐH1
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ártún
    ID VESTUR1
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Flyðrugrandi
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Íslensk Erfðagreining
    ID NJARÐAR
    20 min
  • 7
    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 Spöngin to Askja?

    The fastest way takes 33 minutes, using Bus line 6.

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

    The alternative route takes 44 minutes, using Bus line 24, Bus line 15.

  • Is there a direct bus between Spöngin and Askja in Reykjavík?

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Spöngin to Askja in Reykjavík in 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Spöngin to Askja in Reykjavík?

    The 6 bus line goes from Hlemmur station near Spöngin to Háskóli Íslands station near Askja in Reykjavík.

  • How long does it take to travel from Spöngin to Askja in Reykjavík by bus?

    The total travel time between Spöngin and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Spöngin to get to Askja in Reykjavík?

    Get on the 6 bus from the Hlemmur stop near Spöngin in Reykjavík.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Spöngin and Askja in Reykjavík?

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

  • When is the last bus from Spöngin to Askja in Reykjavík?

    The last bus from Spöngin to Askja in Reykjavík is the Hlemmur - Spöngin line. It leaves the Spöngin stop at 11:21 PM.

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