How to get from Nýbýlavegur / Ástún to Askja by bus?

From Nýbýlavegur / Ástún to Askja by bus

To get from Nýbýlavegur / Ástún to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 4 bus from Nýbýlavegur / Ástún 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 27 min.

27min
Bus - 44
Bus - 11
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Nýbýlavegur / Ástún

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Nýbýlavegur / Ástún
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Hlemmur
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hamraborg
    ID HAMRAB2
    6 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 Nýbýlavegur / Ástún to Askja by bus via 36 and 1

To get from Nýbýlavegur / Ástún to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 36 bus from Nýbýlavegur / Ástún 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 34 min.

34min
Bus - 3636
Bus - 11
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Nýbýlavegur / Ástún

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Nýbýlavegur / Ástún
  • 2
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Hamraborg
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hamraborg
    ID HAMRAB2
    12 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
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Public transit directions from Nýbýlavegur / Ástún to Askja

The distance between Nýbýlavegur / Ástún, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 8.62 km, which can typically be travelled in 27 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nýbýlavegur / Ástún 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 Nýbýlavegur / Ástún

Nýbýlavegur / Ástún is located at Nýbýlavegur / Ástún, Reykjavík and the nearest public transit station is Nýbýlavegur / Þverbrekka.

Bus stations close to Nýbýlavegur / Ástún:

  • Nýbýlavegur / Þverbrekka
  • Nýbýlavegur / Lundarbrekka
  • Álfhólsskóli / Efstihjalli

Public transit stations close to Askja, Reykjavík

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

Bus stations close to Askja:

  • Bsí
  • Umferðarmiðstöðin (Bsí)
  • Suðurgata / Hjarðarhagi

Related Routes

Alternative route from Nýbýlavegur / Ástún to Askja by bus via 36 and 1

To get from Nýbýlavegur / Ástún to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 36 bus from Nýbýlavegur / Ástún 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 34 min.

34min
Bus - 3636
Bus - 11
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Nýbýlavegur / Ástún

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Nýbýlavegur / Ástún
  • 2
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Hamraborg
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hamraborg
    ID HAMRAB2
    12 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Nýbýlavegur / Ástún to Askja?

    The fastest way takes 27 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Nýbýlavegur / Ástún to Askja?

    The alternative route takes 34 minutes, using Bus line 36, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Nýbýlavegur / Ástún and Askja?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Nýbýlavegur / Ástún to Askja?

    The 4 bus line goes from Hlemmur station near Nýbýlavegur / Ástún in Kópavogur to Hamraborg station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Hamraborg station near Askja in Reykjavík.

  • How long does it take to travel from Nýbýlavegur / Ástún to Askja by bus?

    The total travel time between Nýbýlavegur / Ástún in Kópavogur and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Nýbýlavegur / Ástún to get to Askja?

    Get on the 4 bus from the Hlemmur stop near Nýbýlavegur / Ástún in Kópavogur.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Nýbýlavegur / Ástún and Askja?

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

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