How to get from Þorlákshöfn to Askja by bus?

By bus

To get from Þorlákshöfn to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 71 bus from Þorlákshöfn station to Hveragerði - Shell station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 51 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 58 min.

118min
Bus - 7171
Bus - 5151
Bus - 33
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Þorlákshöfn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Þorlákshöfn
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Hveragerði - Shell
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hveragerði - Shell
    ID HVERAGE
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Mjódd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mjódd
    ID MJÓDD
    37 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
    650 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 71, 51 and 12

To get from Þorlákshöfn to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 71 bus from Þorlákshöfn station to Hveragerði - Shell station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 51 bus and finally take the 12 bus from Mjódd station to Háskólabíó station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min.

132min
Bus - 7171
Bus - 5151
Bus - 1212
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Þorlákshöfn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Þorlákshöfn
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Hveragerði - Shell
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hveragerði - Shell
    ID HVERAGE
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Mjódd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mjódd
    ID MJÓDD
    37 min
  • 6
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Skeljanes
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskólabíó
    ID SUÐURG7
    27 min
  • 8
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    540 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Þorlákshöfn to Askja

The distance between Þorlákshöfn, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 68.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 118 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Þorlákshöfn 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 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 by bus via 71, 51 and 12

To get from Þorlákshöfn to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 71 bus from Þorlákshöfn station to Hveragerði - Shell station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 51 bus and finally take the 12 bus from Mjódd station to Háskólabíó station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min.

132min
Bus - 7171
Bus - 5151
Bus - 1212
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Þorlákshöfn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Þorlákshöfn
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Hveragerði - Shell
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hveragerði - Shell
    ID HVERAGE
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Mjódd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mjódd
    ID MJÓDD
    37 min
  • 6
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Skeljanes
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskólabíó
    ID SUÐURG7
    27 min
  • 8
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    540 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 118 minutes, using Bus line 71, Bus line 51, Bus line 3.

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

    The alternative route takes 132 minutes, using Bus line 71, Bus line 51, Bus line 12.

  • Is there a direct bus between Þorlákshöfn and Askja?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Þorlákshöfn to Askja?

    The 71 bus line goes from Hveragerði - Shell station near Þorlákshöfn in Ölfushreppur to Hveragerði - Shell station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Askja station near Askja in Reykjavík.

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

    The total travel time between Þorlákshöfn in Ölfushreppur and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 1 hr 58 min.

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

    Get on the 71 bus from the Hveragerði - Shell stop near Þorlákshöfn in Ölfushreppur.

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

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

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