How to get from Skarðshlíð / Fosshlíð to Askja by bus?

From Skarðshlíð / Fosshlíð to Askja by bus

To get from Skarðshlíð / Fosshlíð to Askja in Reykjavík, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the A3 bus from Skarðshlíð / Fosshlíð 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 7 hr 35 min. The bus schedule from Skarðshlíð / Fosshlíð may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Askja on the Moovit app.

455min
Bus - A3A3
Bus - 5757
Bus - 1515
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Skarðshlíð / Fosshlíð

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Skarðshlíð / Fosshlíð
  • 2
    Bus - A3A3
    Wait for bus
    A3
    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
    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 Skarðshlíð / Fosshlíð to Askja

The distance between Skarðshlíð / Fosshlíð, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 426.2 km, which can typically be travelled in 455 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Skarðshlíð / Fosshlíð 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 Skarðshlíð / Fosshlíð to Askja

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

    The fastest way takes 455 minutes, using Bus line A3, Bus line 57, Bus line 15.

  • Is there a direct bus between Skarðshlíð / Fosshlíð and Askja?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Skarðshlíð / Fosshlíð to Askja?

    The A3 bus line goes from Miðbær station near Skarðshlíð / Fosshlíð 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 Skarðshlíð / Fosshlíð to Askja by bus?

    The total travel time between Skarðshlíð / Fosshlíð in Akureyri and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 7 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Skarðshlíð / Fosshlíð to get to Askja?

    Get on the A3 bus from the Miðbær stop near Skarðshlíð / Fosshlíð in Akureyri.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Skarðshlíð / Fosshlíð and Askja?

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

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