How to get from Jökulsá Á Fjöllum to Askja by bus?

By bus

To get from Jökulsá Á Fjöllum to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 56 bus from Jökulsá Á Fjöllum station to Akureyri - Hof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 57 bus and finally take the 3 bus from Mjódd station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 12 hr 32 min.

752min
Bus - 5656
Bus - 5757
Bus - 33
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Jökulsá Á Fjöllum

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Jökulsá Á Fjöllum
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Akureyri - Hof
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Akureyri - Hof
    ID AKUREY2
    119 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Mjódd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mjódd
    ID MJÓDD
    389 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 56, 57 and 15

To get from Jökulsá Á Fjöllum to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 56 bus from Jökulsá Á Fjöllum station to Akureyri - Hof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 57 bus and finally take the 15 bus from Vesturlandsvegur / Viðarhöfði station to Íslensk Erfðagreining station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 12 hr 46 min.

766min
Bus - 5656
Bus - 5757
Bus - 1515
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Jökulsá Á Fjöllum

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Jökulsá Á Fjöllum
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Akureyri - Hof
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Akureyri - Hof
    ID AKUREY2
    119 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Mjódd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vesturlandsvegur / Viðarhöfði
    ID VESTU24
    378 min
  • 6
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Flyðrugrandi
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Íslensk Erfðagreining
    ID NJARÐAR
    19 min
  • 8
    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 Jökulsá Á Fjöllum to Askja

The distance between Jökulsá Á Fjöllum, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 536.92 km, which can typically be travelled in 752 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jökulsá Á Fjöllum 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 Umferðarmiðstöðin (Bsí).

Bus stations close to Askja:

  • Umferðarmiðstöðin (Bsí)
  • Suðurgata / Hjarðarhagi
  • Stúdentagarðar

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 56, 57 and 15

To get from Jökulsá Á Fjöllum to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 56 bus from Jökulsá Á Fjöllum station to Akureyri - Hof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 57 bus and finally take the 15 bus from Vesturlandsvegur / Viðarhöfði station to Íslensk Erfðagreining station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 12 hr 46 min.

766min
Bus - 5656
Bus - 5757
Bus - 1515
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Jökulsá Á Fjöllum

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Jökulsá Á Fjöllum
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Akureyri - Hof
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Akureyri - Hof
    ID AKUREY2
    119 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Mjódd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vesturlandsvegur / Viðarhöfði
    ID VESTU24
    378 min
  • 6
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Flyðrugrandi
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Íslensk Erfðagreining
    ID NJARÐAR
    19 min
  • 8
    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 Jökulsá Á Fjöllum to Askja?

    The fastest way takes 752 minutes, using Bus line 56, Bus line 57, Bus line 3.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Jökulsá Á Fjöllum to Askja?

    The alternative route takes 766 minutes, using Bus line 56, Bus line 57, Bus line 15.

  • Is there a direct bus between Jökulsá Á Fjöllum and Askja?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 12 hr 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Jökulsá Á Fjöllum to Askja?

    The 56 bus line goes from Akureyri - Hof station near Jökulsá Á Fjöllum in Öxarfjarðarhreppur to Akureyri - Hof 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 Jökulsá Á Fjöllum to Askja by bus?

    The total travel time between Jökulsá Á Fjöllum in Öxarfjarðarhreppur and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 12 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Jökulsá Á Fjöllum to get to Askja?

    Get on the 56 bus from the Akureyri - Hof stop near Jökulsá Á Fjöllum in Öxarfjarðarhreppur.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Jökulsá Á Fjöllum and Askja?

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

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