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

From Jökulsá Á Fjöllum to Askja 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
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Jökulsá Á Fjöllum to Askja 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 536.91 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 Suðurgata / Hjarðarhagi.

Bus stations close to Askja:

  • Suðurgata / Hjarðarhagi
  • Skerjagarðar
  • Háskólabíó

Related Routes

Alternative route from Jökulsá Á Fjöllum to Askja 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 Akureyri - Hof 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 Akureyri - Hof stop, which is closest to Askja in Reykjavík.