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How to get from Egilsstaðir / Tjaldsvæði to Askja by bus?

From Egilsstaðir / Tjaldsvæði to Askja by bus

To get from Egilsstaðir / Tjaldsvæði to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 56 bus from Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið 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 14 hr 8 min. The bus schedule from Egilsstaðir / Tjaldsvæði may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Askja on the Moovit app.

848min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5656
Bus - 5757
Bus - 33
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið
    ID EGILSS5
    400 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Akureyri - Hof
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Akureyri - Hof
    ID AKUREY2
    211 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 Egilsstaðir / Tjaldsvæði to Askja by bus via 56, 57 and 15

To get from Egilsstaðir / Tjaldsvæði to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 56 bus from Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið 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 14 hr 22 min. The bus schedule from Egilsstaðir / Tjaldsvæði may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Askja on the Moovit app.

862min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5656
Bus - 5757
Bus - 1515
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið
    ID EGILSS5
    400 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Akureyri - Hof
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Akureyri - Hof
    ID AKUREY2
    211 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
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Egilsstaðir / Tjaldsvæði to Askja

The distance between Egilsstaðir / Tjaldsvæði, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 665.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 848 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Egilsstaðir / Tjaldsvæði 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 Egilsstaðir / Tjaldsvæði to Askja

To check the bus schedule from Egilsstaðir / Tjaldsvæði to Askja using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Egilsstaðir / Tjaldsvæði) 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.

Alternative route from Egilsstaðir / Tjaldsvæði to Askja by bus via 56, 57 and 15

To get from Egilsstaðir / Tjaldsvæði to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 56 bus from Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið 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 14 hr 22 min. The bus schedule from Egilsstaðir / Tjaldsvæði may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Askja on the Moovit app.

862min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5656
Bus - 5757
Bus - 1515
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið
    ID EGILSS5
    400 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Akureyri - Hof
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Akureyri - Hof
    ID AKUREY2
    211 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
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Egilsstaðir / Tjaldsvæði to Askja?

    The fastest way takes 848 minutes, using Bus line 56, Bus line 57, Bus line 3.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Egilsstaðir / Tjaldsvæði to Askja?

    The alternative route takes 862 minutes, using Bus line 56, Bus line 57, Bus line 15.

  • Is there a direct bus between Egilsstaðir / Tjaldsvæði and Askja?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 14 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Egilsstaðir / Tjaldsvæði to Askja?

    The 56 bus line goes from Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið station near Egilsstaðir / Tjaldsvæði in Austur-Hérað 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 Egilsstaðir / Tjaldsvæði to Askja by bus?

    The total travel time between Egilsstaðir / Tjaldsvæði in Austur-Hérað and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 14 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Egilsstaðir / Tjaldsvæði to get to Askja?

    Get on the 56 bus from the Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið stop near Egilsstaðir / Tjaldsvæði in Austur-Hérað.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Egilsstaðir / Tjaldsvæði and Askja?

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