How to get from Skaftafell to Askja by bus?

From Skaftafell to Askja by bus

To get from Skaftafell to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 52 bus from Skaftafell station to Vík Í Mýrdal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 52 bus and finally take the 3 bus from Mjódd B station to Háskóli Íslands A station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 27 min. The bus schedule from Skaftafell may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Askja on the Moovit app.

327min
Bus - 5252
Bus - 5252
Bus - 33
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Skaftafell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Skaftafell
  • 2
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Vík Í Mýrdal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vík Í Mýrdal
    ID VÍK Í M
    106 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Mjódd E
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mjódd E
    158 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mjódd B
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Grandi
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands A
    ID HRINGB5
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    630 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Skaftafell to Askja

The distance between Skaftafell, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 332.06 km, which can typically be travelled in 327 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Skaftafell to Askja by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Reykjavík – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Skaftafell to Askja

To check the bus schedule from Skaftafell to Askja using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Skaftafell) and destination (Askja), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Skaftafell to Askja?

    The fastest way takes 327 minutes, using Bus line 52, Bus line 52, Bus line 3.

  • Is there a direct bus between Skaftafell and Askja?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Skaftafell to Askja?

    The 52 bus line goes from Vík Í Mýrdal station near Skaftafell in Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður to Mjódd E station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Mjódd E station near Askja in Reykjavík.

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

    The total travel time between Skaftafell in Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 5 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the 52 bus from the Vík Í Mýrdal stop near Skaftafell in Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður.

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

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

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