How to get from Vesturhólar / Höfðabakki to Askja by bus?

By bus

To get from Vesturhólar / Höfðabakki to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 3 bus from Vesturhólar / Höfðabakki 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 33 min.

33min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 33
Bus - 33
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Vesturhólar / Höfðabakki

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vesturhólar / Höfðabakki
    ID VESTUR9
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Mjódd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mjódd
    ID MJÓDD
    6 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 12 and 15

To get from Vesturhólar / Höfðabakki to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 12 bus from Hólabrekkuskóli station to Breiðhöfði / Ártún station. Next, take the 15 bus from Ártún station to Íslensk Erfðagreining station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min.

43min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Bus - 1515
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Hólabrekkuskóli

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hólabrekkuskóli
    ID SUÐURH1
    400 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Breiðhöfði / Ártún
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Breiðhöfði / Ártún
    ID BREIÐHÖ
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ártún
    ID VESTUR1
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Flyðrugrandi
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Íslensk Erfðagreining
    ID NJARÐAR
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Vesturhólar / Höfðabakki to Askja

The distance between Vesturhólar / Höfðabakki, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 9.7 km, which can typically be travelled in 33 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Vesturhólar / Höfðabakki 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 Vesturhólar / Höfðabakki

Vesturhólar / Höfðabakki is located at Vesturhólar / Höfðabakki, Reykjavík and the nearest public transit station is Eyjabakki.

Bus stations close to Vesturhólar / Höfðabakki:

  • Eyjabakki
  • Hólabrekkuskóli
  • Suðurhólar / Austurberg

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)
  • Bsí
  • Háskólabíó

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 12 and 15

To get from Vesturhólar / Höfðabakki to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 12 bus from Hólabrekkuskóli station to Breiðhöfði / Ártún station. Next, take the 15 bus from Ártún station to Íslensk Erfðagreining station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min.

43min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Bus - 1515
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Hólabrekkuskóli

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hólabrekkuskóli
    ID SUÐURH1
    400 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Breiðhöfði / Ártún
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Breiðhöfði / Ártún
    ID BREIÐHÖ
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ártún
    ID VESTUR1
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Flyðrugrandi
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Íslensk Erfðagreining
    ID NJARÐAR
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Vesturhólar / Höfðabakki to Askja?

    The fastest way takes 33 minutes, using Bus line 3, Bus line 3.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Vesturhólar / Höfðabakki to Askja?

    The alternative route takes 43 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line 15.

  • Is there a direct bus between Vesturhólar / Höfðabakki and Askja in Reykjavík?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Vesturhólar / Höfðabakki to Askja in Reykjavík?

    The 3 bus line goes from Vesturhólar / Höfðabakki station near Vesturhólar / Höfðabakki 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 Vesturhólar / Höfðabakki to Askja in Reykjavík by bus?

    The total travel time between Vesturhólar / Höfðabakki and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Vesturhólar / Höfðabakki to get to Askja in Reykjavík?

    Get on the 3 bus from the Vesturhólar / Höfðabakki stop near Vesturhólar / Höfðabakki in Reykjavík.

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

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

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