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

By bus

To get from Nýbýlavegur / Álfabrekka to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 4 bus from Nýbýlavegur / Álfabrekka 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
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Bus - 11
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Nýbýlavegur / Álfabrekka

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nýbýlavegur / Álfabrekka
    ID NÝBÝLA7
    70 m • 1 min
  • 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 / Álfabrekka to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 36 bus from Nýbýlavegur / Álfabrekka 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
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3636
Bus - 11
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Nýbýlavegur / Álfabrekka

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nýbýlavegur / Álfabrekka
    ID NÝBÝLA7
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Hamraborg
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hamraborg
    ID HAMRAB2
    12 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 / Álfabrekka to Askja

The distance between Nýbýlavegur / Álfabrekka, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 9.06 km, which can typically be travelled in 29 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nýbýlavegur / Álfabrekka 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 / Álfabrekka

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

Bus stations close to Nýbýlavegur / Álfabrekka:

  • Nýbýlavegur / Álfabrekka
  • Álfhólsskóli / Efstihjalli
  • Nýbýlavegur / Þverbrekka

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 36 and 1

To get from Nýbýlavegur / Álfabrekka to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 36 bus from Nýbýlavegur / Álfabrekka 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
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3636
Bus - 11
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Nýbýlavegur / Álfabrekka

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nýbýlavegur / Álfabrekka
    ID NÝBÝLA7
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Hamraborg
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hamraborg
    ID HAMRAB2
    12 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 / Álfabrekka to Askja?

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

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

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

  • Is there a direct bus between Nýbýlavegur / Álfabrekka and Askja?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Nýbýlavegur / Álfabrekka to Askja?

    The 4 bus line goes from Nýbýlavegur / Álfabrekka station near Nýbýlavegur / Álfabrekka in Kópavogur to Hlemmur 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 / Álfabrekka to Askja by bus?

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

  • Where do I get on the bus near Nýbýlavegur / Álfabrekka to get to Askja?

    Get on the 4 bus from the Nýbýlavegur / Álfabrekka stop near Nýbýlavegur / Álfabrekka in Kópavogur.

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

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

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