How to get from Skógarsel / Árskógar to Askja by bus?

By bus

To get from Skógarsel / Árskógar to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 4 bus from Skógarsel / Árskógar station to Mjódd station. Next, take the 3 bus from Mjódd station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min.

30min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Bus - 33
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Skógarsel / Árskógar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skógarsel / Árskógar
    ID SKÓGAR7
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Mjódd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mjódd
    ID MJÓDD
    4 min
  • 4
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Hlemmur
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    650 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 3

Take one direct bus from Skógarsel / Árskógar to Askja in Reykjavík: take the 3 bus from Mjódd station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min.

30min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 33
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Mjódd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mjódd
    ID MJÓDD
    610 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Hlemmur
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    650 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Skógarsel / Árskógar to Askja

The distance between Skógarsel / Árskógar, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 9.03 km, which can typically be travelled in 30 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Skógarsel / Árskógar 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 Skógarsel / Árskógar

Skógarsel / Árskógar is located at Skógarsel / Árskógar, Reykjavík and the nearest public transit station is Skógarsel / Árskógar.

Bus stations close to Skógarsel / Árskógar:

  • Skógarsel / Árskógar
  • Íþróttamiðstöð Ír
  • Stekkjarbakki

Public transit stations close to Askja, Reykjavík

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

Bus stations close to Askja:

  • Stúdentagarðar
  • Háskólabíó
  • Suðurgata / Hjarðarhagi

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 3

Take one direct bus from Skógarsel / Árskógar to Askja in Reykjavík: take the 3 bus from Mjódd station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min.

30min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 33
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Mjódd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mjódd
    ID MJÓDD
    610 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Hlemmur
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    650 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Skógarsel / Árskógar to Askja?

    The fastest way takes 30 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line 3.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Skógarsel / Árskógar to Askja?

    The alternative route takes 30 minutes, using Bus line 3.

  • Is there a direct bus between Skógarsel / Árskógar and Askja in Reykjavík?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Skógarsel / Árskógar to Askja in Reykjavík?

    The 4 bus line goes from Skógarsel / Árskógar station near Skógarsel / Árskógar to Mjódd 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 Skógarsel / Árskógar to Askja in Reykjavík by bus?

    The total travel time between Skógarsel / Árskógar and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Skógarsel / Árskógar to get to Askja in Reykjavík?

    Get on the 4 bus from the Skógarsel / Árskógar stop near Skógarsel / Árskógar in Reykjavík.

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

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

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