How to get from Bakkastaðir / Barðastaðir to Askja by bus?

From Bakkastaðir / Barðastaðir to Askja by bus

To get from Bakkastaðir / Barðastaðir to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 7 bus from Bakkastaðir / Barðastaðir station to Vesturlandsvegur / Hlíðartún station. Next, take the 15 bus from Baugshlíð / Skálatún station to Íslensk Erfðagreining station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The bus schedule from Bakkastaðir / Barðastaðir may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Askja on the Moovit app.

40min
Bus - 77
Bus - 1515
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Bakkastaðir / Barðastaðir

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bakkastaðir / Barðastaðir
  • 2
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Tungubakkar
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vesturlandsvegur / Hlíðartún
    ID VESTU43
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Baugshlíð / Skálatún
    ID KLAPPA1
    460 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Flyðrugrandi
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Íslensk Erfðagreining
    ID NJARÐAR
    25 min
  • 7
    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 Bakkastaðir / Barðastaðir to Askja

The distance between Bakkastaðir / Barðastaðir, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 18 km, which can typically be travelled in 40 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bakkastaðir / Barðastaðir 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 Bakkastaðir / Barðastaðir to Askja

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

    The fastest way takes 40 minutes, using Bus line 7, Bus line 15.

  • Is there a direct bus between Bakkastaðir / Barðastaðir and Askja in Reykjavík?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Bakkastaðir / Barðastaðir to Askja in Reykjavík?

    The 7 bus line goes from Vesturlandsvegur / Hlíðartún station near Bakkastaðir / Barðastaðir to Baugshlíð / Skálatún station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Baugshlíð / Skálatún station near Askja in Reykjavík.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bakkastaðir / Barðastaðir to Askja in Reykjavík by bus?

    The total travel time between Bakkastaðir / Barðastaðir and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Bakkastaðir / Barðastaðir to get to Askja in Reykjavík?

    Get on the 7 bus from the Vesturlandsvegur / Hlíðartún stop near Bakkastaðir / Barðastaðir in Reykjavík.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Bakkastaðir / Barðastaðir and Askja in Reykjavík?

    Get off the bus at the Baugshlíð / Skálatún stop, which is closest to Askja in Reykjavík.

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