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How to get from Perlan to Askja by bus?

By bus

To get from Perlan to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 18 bus from Perlan station to Snorrabraut station. Next, take the 15 bus from Snorrabraut station to Íslensk Erfðagreining station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 14 min.

14min
Bus - 1818
Bus - 1515
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Perlan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Perlan
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Hlemmur
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Snorrabraut
    ID SNORRAB
    1 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Snorrabraut
    ID SNORRA1
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Flyðrugrandi
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Íslensk Erfðagreining
    ID NJARÐAR
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 18 and 6

To get from Perlan to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 18 bus from Perlan station to Hlemmur station. Next, take the 6 bus from Hlemmur station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 24 min.

24min
Bus - 1818
Bus - 66
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Perlan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Perlan
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Hlemmur
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hlemmur
    ID HLEMMUR
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Spöngin
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGBR
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    580 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Perlan to Askja

The distance between Perlan, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 3.14 km, which can typically be travelled in 14 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Perlan 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 Perlan

Perlan is located at Perlan, Reykjavík and the nearest public transit station is Hamrahlíð.

Bus stations close to Perlan:

  • Hamrahlíð
  • Langahlíð
  • Kringlumýrarbraut / Kringlan

Public transit stations close to Askja, Reykjavík

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

Bus stations close to Askja:

  • Háskólabíó
  • Háskólatorg
  • Skerjagarðar

Alternative route by bus via 18 and 6

To get from Perlan to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 18 bus from Perlan station to Hlemmur station. Next, take the 6 bus from Hlemmur station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 24 min.

24min
Bus - 1818
Bus - 66
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Perlan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Perlan
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Hlemmur
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hlemmur
    ID HLEMMUR
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Spöngin
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGBR
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    580 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Perlan to Askja?

    The fastest way takes 14 minutes, using Bus line 18, Bus line 15.

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

    The alternative route takes 24 minutes, using Bus line 18, Bus line 6.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 14 min.

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

    The 18 bus line goes from Hlemmur station near Perlan to Snorrabraut station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Askja station near Askja in Reykjavík

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

    The total travel time between Perlan and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 14 min.

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

    Get on the 18 bus from the Hlemmur stop near Perlan in Reykjavík.

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

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

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