How to get from Reykholt to Askja by bus?

From Reykholt to Askja by bus

To get from Reykholt to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 81 bus from Reykholt station to Borgarnes station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 57 bus and finally take the 15 bus from Vesturlandsvegur / Viðarhöfði station to Íslensk Erfðagreining station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min.

167min
Bus - 8181
Bus - 5757
Bus - 1515
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Reykholt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Reykholt
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Borgarnes
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Borgarnes
    ID HYRNAN
    38 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Mjódd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vesturlandsvegur / Viðarhöfði
    ID VESTU24
    70 min
  • 6
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Flyðrugrandi
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Íslensk Erfðagreining
    ID NJARÐAR
    19 min
  • 8
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Reykholt to Askja by bus via 81, 57 and 6

To get from Reykholt to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 81 bus from Reykholt station to Borgarnes 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 2 hr 46 min.

166min
Bus - 8181
Bus - 5757
Bus - 66
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Reykholt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Reykholt
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Borgarnes
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Borgarnes
    ID HYRNAN
    38 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Mjódd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ártún
    ID VESTUR1
    73 min
  • 6
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Hlemmur
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    10 min
  • 8
    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 Reykholt to Askja

The distance between Reykholt, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 130.69 km, which can typically be travelled in 167 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Reykholt 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 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 from Reykholt to Askja by bus via 81, 57 and 6

To get from Reykholt to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 81 bus from Reykholt station to Borgarnes 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 2 hr 46 min.

166min
Bus - 8181
Bus - 5757
Bus - 66
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Reykholt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Reykholt
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Borgarnes
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Borgarnes
    ID HYRNAN
    38 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Mjódd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ártún
    ID VESTUR1
    73 min
  • 6
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Hlemmur
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    10 min
  • 8
    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 Reykholt to Askja?

    The fastest way takes 167 minutes, using Bus line 81, Bus line 57, Bus line 15.

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

    The alternative route takes 166 minutes, using Bus line 81, Bus line 57, Bus line 6.

  • Is there a direct bus between Reykholt and Askja?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Reykholt to Askja?

    The 81 bus line goes from Borgarnes station near Reykholt in Borgarfjarðarsveit to Borgarnes station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Borgarnes station near Askja in Reykjavík.

  • How long does it take to travel from Reykholt to Askja by bus?

    The total travel time between Reykholt in Borgarfjarðarsveit and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 2 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Reykholt to get to Askja?

    Get on the 81 bus from the Borgarnes stop near Reykholt in Borgarfjarðarsveit.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Reykholt and Askja?

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