How to get from Akurskóli to Askja by bus?

From Akurskóli to Askja by bus

To get from Akurskóli to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 55 bus from Tjarnarhverfi station to Fjörður station. Next, take the 1 bus from Fjörður station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min.

76min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5555
Bus - 11
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Tjarnarhverfi

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tjarnarhverfi
    ID NJARÐV2
    720 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Fjörður
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fjörður
    ID FJÖRÐUR
    30 min
  • 4
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Hlemmur
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Akurskóli to Askja by bus via 55, 21 and 3

To get from Akurskóli to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 55 bus from Tjarnarhverfi station to Fjörður station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 21 bus and finally take the 3 bus from Mjódd station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5555
Bus - 2121
Bus - 33
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Tjarnarhverfi

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tjarnarhverfi
    ID NJARÐV2
    720 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Fjörður
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fjörður
    ID FJÖRÐUR
    30 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Mjódd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mjódd
    ID MJÓDD
    27 min
  • 6
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Hlemmur
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    12 min
  • 8
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Akurskóli to Askja

The distance between Akurskóli, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 44.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Akurskóli 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 Akurskóli

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

Bus stations close to Akurskóli:

  • Akurskóli
  • Kambur
  • Spóatjörn

Public transit stations close to Askja, Reykjavík

Askja is located at Sturlugata 7, Reykjavík and the nearest public transit station is Suðurgata / Hjarðarhagi.

Bus stations close to Askja:

  • Suðurgata / Hjarðarhagi
  • Stúdentagarðar
  • Umferðarmiðstöðin (Bsí)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Akurskóli to Askja by bus via 55, 21 and 3

To get from Akurskóli to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 55 bus from Tjarnarhverfi station to Fjörður station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 21 bus and finally take the 3 bus from Mjódd station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5555
Bus - 2121
Bus - 33
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Tjarnarhverfi

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tjarnarhverfi
    ID NJARÐV2
    720 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Fjörður
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fjörður
    ID FJÖRÐUR
    30 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Mjódd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mjódd
    ID MJÓDD
    27 min
  • 6
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Hlemmur
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    12 min
  • 8
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line 55, Bus line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 95 minutes, using Bus line 55, Bus line 21, Bus line 3.

  • Is there a direct bus between Akurskóli and Askja?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Akurskóli to Askja?

    The 55 bus line goes from Tjarnarhverfi station near Akurskóli in Reykjanesbær to Fjörður station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Fjörður station near Askja in Reykjavík.

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

    The total travel time between Akurskóli in Reykjanesbær and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 1 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the 55 bus from the Tjarnarhverfi stop near Akurskóli in Reykjanesbær.

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

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

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