How to get from Vallargrund / Esjugrund to Askja by bus?

From Vallargrund / Esjugrund to Askja by bus

To get from Vallargrund / Esjugrund to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 57 bus from Vallargrund / Esjugrund station to Ártún station. Next, take the 6 bus from Ártún station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min.

45min
Bus - 5757
Bus - 66
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Vallargrund / Esjugrund

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Vallargrund / Esjugrund
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Mjódd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ártún
    ID VESTUR1
    22 min
  • 4
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Hlemmur
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Vallargrund / Esjugrund to Askja by bus via 57 and 15

To get from Vallargrund / Esjugrund to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 57 bus from Vallargrund / Esjugrund station to Ártún station. Next, take the 15 bus from Ártún station to Íslensk Erfðagreining station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min.

62min
Bus - 5757
Bus - 1515
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Vallargrund / Esjugrund

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Vallargrund / Esjugrund
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Mjódd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ártún
    ID VESTUR1
    22 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Flyðrugrandi
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Íslensk Erfðagreining
    ID NJARÐAR
    15 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 Vallargrund / Esjugrund to Askja

The distance between Vallargrund / Esjugrund, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 29.59 km, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Vallargrund / Esjugrund 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 Vallargrund / Esjugrund

Vallargrund / Esjugrund is located at Vallargrund / Esjugrund, Reykjavík and the nearest public transit station is Vallargrund / Esjugrund.

Bus stations close to Vallargrund / Esjugrund:

  • Vallargrund / Esjugrund
  • Esjuskáli
  • Klébergsskóli

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
  • Suðurgata / Hjarðarhagi
  • Skerjagarðar

Related Routes

Alternative route from Vallargrund / Esjugrund to Askja by bus via 57 and 15

To get from Vallargrund / Esjugrund to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 57 bus from Vallargrund / Esjugrund station to Ártún station. Next, take the 15 bus from Ártún station to Íslensk Erfðagreining station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min.

62min
Bus - 5757
Bus - 1515
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Vallargrund / Esjugrund

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Vallargrund / Esjugrund
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Mjódd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ártún
    ID VESTUR1
    22 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Flyðrugrandi
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Íslensk Erfðagreining
    ID NJARÐAR
    15 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 Vallargrund / Esjugrund to Askja?

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line 6.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Vallargrund / Esjugrund to Askja?

    The alternative route takes 62 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line 15.

  • Is there a direct bus between Vallargrund / Esjugrund and Askja in Reykjavík?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Vallargrund / Esjugrund to Askja in Reykjavík?

    The 57 bus line goes from Mjódd station near Vallargrund / Esjugrund to Ártún station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ártún station near Askja in Reykjavík

  • How long does it take to travel from Vallargrund / Esjugrund to Askja in Reykjavík by bus?

    The total travel time between Vallargrund / Esjugrund and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Vallargrund / Esjugrund to get to Askja in Reykjavík?

    Get on the 57 bus from the Mjódd stop near Vallargrund / Esjugrund in Reykjavík.

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

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

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