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How to get from Höfðahlíð / Áshlíð to Askja by bus?

From Höfðahlíð / Áshlíð to Askja by bus

To get from Höfðahlíð / Áshlíð to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 3 bus from Höfðahlíð / Áshlíð station to Miðbær station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 57 bus and finally take the 6 bus from Ártún station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 36 min.

456min
Bus - 33
Bus - 5757
Bus - 66
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Höfðahlíð / Áshlíð

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Höfðahlíð / Áshlíð
  • 2
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Miðbær
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Miðbær
    ID MIÐBÆR
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Akureyri - Hof
    ID AKUREY2
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Mjódd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ártún
    ID VESTUR1
    381 min
  • 7
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Hlemmur
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Höfðahlíð / Áshlíð to Askja by bus via 5, 57 and 6

To get from Höfðahlíð / Áshlíð to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 5 bus from Skarðshlíð / Undirhlíð station to Miðbær station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 57 bus and finally take the 6 bus from Ártún station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 420 min.

420min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Bus - 5757
Bus - 66
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Skarðshlíð / Undirhlíð

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skarðshlíð / Undirhlíð
    ID Geo-l39
    380 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Miðbær
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Miðbær
    ID MIÐBÆR
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Akureyri - Hof
    ID AKUREY2
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Mjódd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ártún
    ID VESTUR1
    381 min
  • 7
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Hlemmur
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Höfðahlíð / Áshlíð to Askja

The distance between Höfðahlíð / Áshlíð, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 425.21 km, which can typically be travelled in 456 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Höfðahlíð / Áshlíð 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 Höfðahlíð / Áshlíð

Höfðahlíð / Áshlíð is located at Höfðahlíð / Áshlíð, Reykjavík and the nearest public transit station is Glerárskóli.

Bus stations close to Höfðahlíð / Áshlíð:

  • Glerárskóli
  • Hlíðarból
  • Skarðshlíð / Undirhlíð

Public transit stations close to Askja, Reykjavík

Askja is located at Sturlugata 7, Reykjavík and the nearest public transit station is Umferðarmiðstöðin (Bsí).

Bus stations close to Askja:

  • Umferðarmiðstöðin (Bsí)
  • Suðurgata / Hjarðarhagi
  • Bsí

Alternative route from Höfðahlíð / Áshlíð to Askja by bus via 5, 57 and 6

To get from Höfðahlíð / Áshlíð to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 5 bus from Skarðshlíð / Undirhlíð station to Miðbær station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 57 bus and finally take the 6 bus from Ártún station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 420 min.

420min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Bus - 5757
Bus - 66
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Skarðshlíð / Undirhlíð

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skarðshlíð / Undirhlíð
    ID Geo-l39
    380 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Miðbær
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Miðbær
    ID MIÐBÆR
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Akureyri - Hof
    ID AKUREY2
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Mjódd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ártún
    ID VESTUR1
    381 min
  • 7
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Hlemmur
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Höfðahlíð / Áshlíð to Askja?

    The fastest way takes 456 minutes, using Bus line 3, Bus line 57, Bus line 6.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Höfðahlíð / Áshlíð to Askja?

    The alternative route takes 420 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line 57, Bus line 6.

  • Is there a direct bus between Höfðahlíð / Áshlíð and Askja?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Höfðahlíð / Áshlíð to Askja?

    The 3 bus line goes from Miðbær station near Höfðahlíð / Áshlíð in Akureyri to Miðbær station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Miðbær station near Askja in Reykjavík.

  • How long does it take to travel from Höfðahlíð / Áshlíð to Askja by bus?

    The total travel time between Höfðahlíð / Áshlíð in Akureyri and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 7 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Höfðahlíð / Áshlíð to get to Askja?

    Get on the 3 bus from the Miðbær stop near Höfðahlíð / Áshlíð in Akureyri.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Höfðahlíð / Áshlíð and Askja?

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