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How to get from Kársnesbraut / Vesturvör to Askja by bus?

From Kársnesbraut / Vesturvör to Askja by bus

To get from Kársnesbraut / Vesturvör to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 36 bus from Kársnesbraut / Vesturvör 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 29 min.

29min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3636
Bus - 11
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Kársnesbraut / Vesturvör

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kársnesbraut / Vesturvör
    ID KÁRSNE8
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Hamraborg
  • 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 Kársnesbraut / Vesturvör to Askja by bus via 36, 2 and 15

To get from Kársnesbraut / Vesturvör to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 36 bus from Kársnesbraut / Vesturvör station to Hamraborg station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 bus and finally take the 15 bus from Orkuhúsið station to Íslensk Erfðagreining station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min.

38min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3636
Bus - 22
Bus - 1515
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Kársnesbraut / Vesturvör

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kársnesbraut / Vesturvör
    ID KÁRSNE8
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Hamraborg
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hamraborg
    ID HAMRAB2
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Hlemmur
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orkuhúsið
    ID SUÐURL3
    10 min
  • 6
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Flyðrugrandi
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Íslensk Erfðagreining
    ID NJARÐAR
    14 min
  • 8
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kársnesbraut / Vesturvör to Askja

The distance between Kársnesbraut / Vesturvör, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 8.61 km, which can typically be travelled in 29 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kársnesbraut / Vesturvör 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 Kársnesbraut / Vesturvör

Kársnesbraut / Vesturvör is located at Kársnesbraut / Vesturvör, Reykjavík and the nearest public transit station is Kársnesbraut / Vesturvör.

Bus stations close to Kársnesbraut / Vesturvör:

  • Kársnesbraut / Vesturvör
  • Kópavogsbraut / Borgarholtsbraut
  • Kársnesbraut / Huldubraut

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
  • Reykjavíkurflugvöllur

Alternative route from Kársnesbraut / Vesturvör to Askja by bus via 36, 2 and 15

To get from Kársnesbraut / Vesturvör to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 36 bus from Kársnesbraut / Vesturvör station to Hamraborg station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 bus and finally take the 15 bus from Orkuhúsið station to Íslensk Erfðagreining station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min.

38min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3636
Bus - 22
Bus - 1515
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Kársnesbraut / Vesturvör

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kársnesbraut / Vesturvör
    ID KÁRSNE8
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Hamraborg
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hamraborg
    ID HAMRAB2
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Hlemmur
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orkuhúsið
    ID SUÐURL3
    10 min
  • 6
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Flyðrugrandi
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Íslensk Erfðagreining
    ID NJARÐAR
    14 min
  • 8
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kársnesbraut / Vesturvör to Askja?

    The fastest way takes 29 minutes, using Bus line 36, Bus line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kársnesbraut / Vesturvör to Askja?

    The alternative route takes 38 minutes, using Bus line 36, Bus line 2, Bus line 15.

  • Is there a direct bus between Kársnesbraut / Vesturvör and Askja in Reykjavík?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kársnesbraut / Vesturvör to Askja in Reykjavík?

    The 36 bus line goes from Kársnesbraut / Vesturvör station near Kársnesbraut / Vesturvör 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 Kársnesbraut / Vesturvör to Askja in Reykjavík by bus?

    The total travel time between Kársnesbraut / Vesturvör and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Kársnesbraut / Vesturvör to get to Askja in Reykjavík?

    Get on the 36 bus from the Kársnesbraut / Vesturvör stop near Kársnesbraut / Vesturvör in Reykjavík.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Kársnesbraut / Vesturvör and Askja in Reykjavík?

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