How to get from Smárar to Askja by bus?

From Smárar to Askja by bus

To get from Smárar to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 2 bus from Smárar 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 25 min.

25min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Bus - 11
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Smárar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Smárar
    ID FÍFUHV5
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Hlemmur
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hamraborg
    ID HAMRAB2
    4 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
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Smárar to Askja by bus via 2 and 15

To get from Smárar to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 2 bus from Smárar station to Orkuhúsið station. Next, take the 15 bus from Orkuhúsið station to Íslensk Erfðagreining station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min.

40min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Bus - 1515
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Smárar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Smárar
    ID FÍFUHV5
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Hlemmur
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orkuhúsið
    ID SUÐURL3
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Flyðrugrandi
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Íslensk Erfðagreining
    ID NJARÐAR
    14 min
  • 6
    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 Smárar to Askja

The distance between Smárar, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 9.11 km, which can typically be travelled in 25 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Smárar 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 Smárar

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

Bus stations close to Smárar:

  • Smárar
  • Smáralind
  • Smárahvammsvegur / Smáralind

Public transit stations close to Askja, Reykjavík

Askja is located at Sturlugata 7, Reykjavík and the nearest public transit station is Reykjavíkurflugvöllur.

Bus stations close to Askja:

  • Reykjavíkurflugvöllur
  • Stúdentagarðar
  • Háskólabíó

Related Routes

Alternative route from Smárar to Askja by bus via 2 and 15

To get from Smárar to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 2 bus from Smárar station to Orkuhúsið station. Next, take the 15 bus from Orkuhúsið station to Íslensk Erfðagreining station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min.

40min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Bus - 1515
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Smárar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Smárar
    ID FÍFUHV5
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Hlemmur
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orkuhúsið
    ID SUÐURL3
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Flyðrugrandi
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Íslensk Erfðagreining
    ID NJARÐAR
    14 min
  • 6
    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 Smárar to Askja?

    The fastest way takes 25 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 40 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line 15.

  • Is there a direct bus between Smárar and Askja?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Smárar to Askja?

    The 2 bus line goes from Smárar station near Smárar in Kópavogur to Hlemmur station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Hlemmur station near Askja in Reykjavík.

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

    The total travel time between Smárar in Kópavogur and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 25 min.

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

    Get on the 2 bus from the Smárar stop near Smárar in Kópavogur.

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

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