How to get from Bakkavegur to Askja by bus?

From Bakkavegur to Askja by bus

To get from Bakkavegur to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 23 bus from Bakkavegur station to Ásgarður station. Next, take the 1 bus from Hafnarfjarðarvegur / Ásgarður station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min.

41min
Bus - 2323
Bus - 11
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Bakkavegur

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bakkavegur
  • 2
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ásgarður
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ásgarður
    ID ÁSGARÐ2
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hafnarfjarðarvegur / Ásgarður
    ID 58
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Hlemmur
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Bakkavegur to Askja by bus via 23 and 55

To get from Bakkavegur to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 23 bus from Bakkavegur station to Ásgarður station. Next, take the 55 bus from Ásgarður station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min.

51min
Bus - 2323
Bus - 5555
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Bakkavegur

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bakkavegur
  • 2
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ásgarður
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ásgarður
    ID ÁSGARÐ2
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Umferðarmiðstöðin (Bsí)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGBR
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    580 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bakkavegur to Askja

The distance between Bakkavegur, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 20.92 km, which can typically be travelled in 41 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bakkavegur 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 Bakkavegur

Bakkavegur is located at Bakkavegur, Reykjavík and the nearest public transit station is Suðurnesvegur / Klukkuholt.

Bus stations close to Bakkavegur:

  • Suðurnesvegur / Klukkuholt
  • Höfðabraut
  • Mýrarkot

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)
  • Háskólatorg
  • Reykjavíkurflugvöllur

Related Routes

Alternative route from Bakkavegur to Askja by bus via 23 and 55

To get from Bakkavegur to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 23 bus from Bakkavegur station to Ásgarður station. Next, take the 55 bus from Ásgarður station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min.

51min
Bus - 2323
Bus - 5555
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Bakkavegur

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bakkavegur
  • 2
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ásgarður
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ásgarður
    ID ÁSGARÐ2
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Umferðarmiðstöðin (Bsí)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGBR
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    580 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bakkavegur to Askja?

    The fastest way takes 41 minutes, using Bus line 23, Bus line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bakkavegur to Askja?

    The alternative route takes 51 minutes, using Bus line 23, Bus line 55.

  • Is there a direct bus between Bakkavegur and Askja?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Bakkavegur to Askja?

    The 23 bus line goes from Ásgarður station near Bakkavegur in Bessastaðahreppur to Ásgarður station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ásgarður station near Askja in Reykjavík.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bakkavegur to Askja by bus?

    The total travel time between Bakkavegur in Bessastaðahreppur and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Bakkavegur to get to Askja?

    Get on the 23 bus from the Ásgarður stop near Bakkavegur in Bessastaðahreppur.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Bakkavegur and Askja?

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

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