How to get from Skjöldólfsstaðir to Askja by bus?

From Skjöldólfsstaðir to Askja by bus

To get from Skjöldólfsstaðir to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 56 bus from Skjöldólfsstaðir 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 13 hr 26 min. The bus schedule from Skjöldólfsstaðir may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Askja on the Moovit app.

806min
Bus - 5656
Bus - 5757
Bus - 33
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Skjöldólfsstaðir

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Skjöldólfsstaðir
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Akureyri - Hof
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Akureyri - Hof
    ID AKUREY2
    175 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 • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Skjöldólfsstaðir to Askja

The distance between Skjöldólfsstaðir, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 613.56 km, which can typically be travelled in 806 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Skjöldólfsstaðir to Askja by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Reykjavík – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Skjöldólfsstaðir to Askja

To check the bus schedule from Skjöldólfsstaðir to Askja using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Skjöldólfsstaðir) and destination (Askja), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 806 minutes, using Bus line 56, Bus line 57, Bus line 3.

  • Is there a direct bus between Skjöldólfsstaðir and Askja?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 13 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Skjöldólfsstaðir to Askja?

    The 56 bus line goes from Akureyri - Hof station near Skjöldólfsstaðir in Norður-Hérað to Mjódd station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Mjódd station near Askja in Reykjavík.

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

    The total travel time between Skjöldólfsstaðir in Norður-Hérað and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 13 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the 56 bus from the Akureyri - Hof stop near Skjöldólfsstaðir in Norður-Hérað.

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

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

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