How to get from Egilshöll to Askja by bus?

From Egilshöll to Askja by bus

To get from Egilshöll to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 18 bus from Egilshöll station to Vesturlandsvegur / Viðarhöfði station. Next, take the 15 bus from Vesturlandsvegur / Viðarhöfði station to Íslensk Erfðagreining station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min.

48min
Bus - 1818
Bus - 1515
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Egilshöll

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Egilshöll
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Hlemmur
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vesturlandsvegur / Viðarhöfði
    ID VESTU24
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Flyðrugrandi
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Íslensk Erfðagreining
    ID NJARÐAR
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Egilshöll to Askja by bus via 6

Take one direct bus from Egilshöll to Askja in Reykjavík: take the 6 bus from Skólavegur station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min.

42min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 66
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Skólavegur

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skólavegur
    ID SKÓLAV1
    410 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Hlemmur
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Egilshöll to Askja

The distance between Egilshöll, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 20.69 km, which can typically be travelled in 48 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Egilshöll 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 Egilshöll

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

Bus stations close to Egilshöll:

  • Egilshöll
  • Víkurvegur / Borgavegur
  • Mosavegur

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
  • Skerjagarðar
  • Stúdentagarðar

Related Routes

Alternative route from Egilshöll to Askja by bus via 6

Take one direct bus from Egilshöll to Askja in Reykjavík: take the 6 bus from Skólavegur station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min.

42min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 66
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Skólavegur

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skólavegur
    ID SKÓLAV1
    410 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Hlemmur
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 48 minutes, using Bus line 18, Bus line 15.

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

    The alternative route takes 42 minutes, using Bus line 6.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 48 min.

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

    The 18 bus line goes from Hlemmur station near Egilshöll to Vesturlandsvegur / Viðarhöfði station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Vesturlandsvegur / Viðarhöfði station near Askja in Reykjavík

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

    The total travel time between Egilshöll and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 48 min.

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

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

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

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

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