How to get from Hofsós to Askja by bus?

From Hofsós to Askja by bus

To get from Hofsós to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 85 bus from Hofsós station to Sauðárkrókur - N1 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 6 hr 12 min.

372min
Bus - 8585
Bus - 5757
Bus - 33
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Hofsós

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hofsós
  • 2
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Sauðárkrókur - N1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sauðárkrókur - N1
    ID SAUÐÁRK
    50 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Mjódd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mjódd
    ID MJÓDD
    294 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 Hofsós to Askja by bus via 85, 57 and 15

To get from Hofsós to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 85 bus from Hofsós station to Sauðárkrókur - N1 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 6 hr 26 min.

386min
Bus - 8585
Bus - 5757
Bus - 1515
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Hofsós

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hofsós
  • 2
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Sauðárkrókur - N1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sauðárkrókur - N1
    ID SAUÐÁRK
    50 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Mjódd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vesturlandsvegur / Viðarhöfði
    ID VESTU24
    283 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
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Hofsós to Askja

The distance between Hofsós, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 364.47 km, which can typically be travelled in 372 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hofsós to Askja by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Reykjavík – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from Hofsós to Askja by bus via 85, 57 and 15

To get from Hofsós to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 85 bus from Hofsós station to Sauðárkrókur - N1 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 6 hr 26 min.

386min
Bus - 8585
Bus - 5757
Bus - 1515
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Hofsós

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hofsós
  • 2
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Sauðárkrókur - N1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sauðárkrókur - N1
    ID SAUÐÁRK
    50 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Mjódd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vesturlandsvegur / Viðarhöfði
    ID VESTU24
    283 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
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 372 minutes, using Bus line 85, Bus line 57, Bus line 3.

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

    The alternative route takes 386 minutes, using Bus line 85, Bus line 57, Bus line 15.

  • Is there a direct bus between Hofsós and Askja?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Hofsós to Askja?

    The 85 bus line goes from Sauðárkrókur - N1 station near Hofsós in Sveitarfélagið Skagafjörður to Sauðárkrókur - N1 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Sauðárkrókur - N1 station near Askja in Reykjavík.

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

    The total travel time between Hofsós in Sveitarfélagið Skagafjörður and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 6 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the 85 bus from the Sauðárkrókur - N1 stop near Hofsós in Sveitarfélagið Skagafjörður.

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

    Get off the bus at the Sauðárkrókur - N1 stop, which is closest to Askja in Reykjavík.

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