How to get from Nýbýlavegur / Efstihjalli to Askja by bus?

By bus

To get from Nýbýlavegur / Efstihjalli to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 4 bus from Nýbýlavegur / Skemmuvegur station to Hamraborg station. Next, take the 1 bus from Hamraborg station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min.

29min
Bus - 44
Bus - 11
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Nýbýlavegur / Skemmuvegur

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Nýbýlavegur / Efstihjalli
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Hlemmur
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hamraborg
    ID HAMRAB2
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Hlemmur
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    650 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 36 and 1

To get from Nýbýlavegur / Efstihjalli to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 36 bus from Nýbýlavegur / Skemmuvegur station to Hamraborg station. Next, take the 1 bus from Hamraborg station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min.

36min
Bus - 3636
Bus - 11
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Nýbýlavegur / Skemmuvegur

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Nýbýlavegur / Efstihjalli
  • 2
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Hamraborg
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hamraborg
    ID HAMRAB2
    13 min
  • 4
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Hlemmur
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    10 min
  • 6
    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 Nýbýlavegur / Efstihjalli to Askja

The distance between Nýbýlavegur / Efstihjalli, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 9.36 km, which can typically be travelled in 29 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nýbýlavegur / Efstihjalli 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 Nýbýlavegur / Efstihjalli

Nýbýlavegur / Efstihjalli is located at Nýbýlavegur / Efstihjalli, Reykjavík and the nearest public transit station is Nýbýlavegur / Álfabrekka.

Bus stations close to Nýbýlavegur / Efstihjalli:

  • Nýbýlavegur / Álfabrekka
  • Engihjalli
  • Álfhólsskóli / Efstihjalli

Public transit stations close to Askja, Reykjavík

Askja is located at Sturlugata 7, Reykjavík and the nearest public transit station is Suðurgata / Hjarðarhagi.

Bus stations close to Askja:

  • Suðurgata / Hjarðarhagi
  • Stúdentagarðar
  • Háskólabíó

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 36 and 1

To get from Nýbýlavegur / Efstihjalli to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 36 bus from Nýbýlavegur / Skemmuvegur station to Hamraborg station. Next, take the 1 bus from Hamraborg station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min.

36min
Bus - 3636
Bus - 11
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Nýbýlavegur / Skemmuvegur

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Nýbýlavegur / Efstihjalli
  • 2
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Hamraborg
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hamraborg
    ID HAMRAB2
    13 min
  • 4
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Hlemmur
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    10 min
  • 6
    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 Nýbýlavegur / Efstihjalli to Askja?

    The fastest way takes 29 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Nýbýlavegur / Efstihjalli to Askja?

    The alternative route takes 36 minutes, using Bus line 36, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Nýbýlavegur / Efstihjalli and Askja in Reykjavík?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Nýbýlavegur / Efstihjalli to Askja in Reykjavík?

    The 4 bus line goes from Hlemmur station near Nýbýlavegur / Efstihjalli to Hamraborg 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 Nýbýlavegur / Efstihjalli to Askja in Reykjavík by bus?

    The total travel time between Nýbýlavegur / Efstihjalli and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Nýbýlavegur / Efstihjalli to get to Askja in Reykjavík?

    Get on the 4 bus from the Hlemmur stop near Nýbýlavegur / Efstihjalli in Reykjavík.

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

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

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