How to get from Þingvallastræti / Pálmholt to Askja by bus?

Þingvallastræti / Pálmholt to Askja - Bus Schedule

The A5 bus from Þingvallastræti / Pálmholt to Askja runs from 06:58 to 19:47, with departures every 50 min-1 hr. The trip takes about 8 hr 11 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Þingvallastræti / Pálmholt to Askja by bus

To get from Þingvallastræti / Pálmholt to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the A5 bus from Þingvallastræti / Pálmholt station to Miðbær station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 57 bus and finally take the 15 bus from Ártún A station to Íslensk Erfðagreining station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 11 min. The bus schedule from Þingvallastræti / Pálmholt may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Askja on the Moovit app.

491min
Bus - A5A5
Bus - 5757
Bus - 1515
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Þingvallastræti / Pálmholt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Þingvallastræti / Pálmholt
  • 2
    Bus - A5A5
    Wait for bus
    A5
    Miðbær
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Miðbær
    ID MIÐBÆR
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Akureyri - Hof
    ID AKUREY2
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Mjódd E
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ártún A
    ID VESTUR1
    390 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Flyðrugrandi
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Íslensk Erfðagreining
    ID NJARÐAR
    18 min
  • 9
    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 Þingvallastræti / Pálmholt to Askja

The distance between Þingvallastræti / Pálmholt, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 431.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 491 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Þingvallastræti / Pálmholt 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 Þingvallastræti / Pálmholt to Askja

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

    The fastest way takes 491 minutes, using Bus line A5, Bus line 57, Bus line 15.

  • Is there a direct bus between Þingvallastræti / Pálmholt and Askja?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Þingvallastræti / Pálmholt to Askja?

    The A5 bus line goes from Miðbær station near Þingvallastræti / Pálmholt in Akureyri 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 Þingvallastræti / Pálmholt to Askja by bus?

    The total travel time between Þingvallastræti / Pálmholt in Akureyri and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 8 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Þingvallastræti / Pálmholt to get to Askja?

    Get on the A5 bus from the Miðbær stop near Þingvallastræti / Pálmholt in Akureyri.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Þingvallastræti / Pálmholt and Askja?

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

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