How to get from Vættaborgir to Askja by bus?

From Vættaborgir to Askja by bus

To get from Vættaborgir to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 18 bus from Vættaborgir station to Vesturlandsvegur / Viðarhöfði station. Next, take the 15 bus from Vesturlandsvegur / Viðarhöfði station to Íslensk Erfðagreining station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The bus schedule from Vættaborgir may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Askja on the Moovit app.

49min
Bus - 1818
Bus - 1515
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Vættaborgir

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Vættaborgir
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Hlemmur
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vesturlandsvegur / Viðarhöfði
    ID VESTU24
    23 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Flyðrugrandi
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Íslensk Erfðagreining
    ID NJARÐAR
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Vættaborgir to Askja by bus via 6

Take one direct bus from Vættaborgir to Askja in Reykjavík: take the 6 bus from Borgavegur station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The bus schedule from Vættaborgir may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Askja on the Moovit app.

40min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 66
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Borgavegur

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Borgavegur
    ID BORGAV5
    740 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Hlemmur
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    22 min
  • 4
    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 Vættaborgir to Askja

The distance between Vættaborgir, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 22.01 km, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Vættaborgir 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 Vættaborgir to Askja

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Vættaborgir to Askja by bus via 6

Take one direct bus from Vættaborgir to Askja in Reykjavík: take the 6 bus from Borgavegur station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The bus schedule from Vættaborgir may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Askja on the Moovit app.

40min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 66
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Borgavegur

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Borgavegur
    ID BORGAV5
    740 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Hlemmur
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    22 min
  • 4
    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 Vættaborgir to Askja?

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Bus line 18, Bus line 15.

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

    The alternative route takes 40 minutes, using Bus line 6.

  • Is there a direct bus between Vættaborgir and Askja in Reykjavík?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Vættaborgir to Askja in Reykjavík?

    The 18 bus line goes from Hlemmur station near Vættaborgir to Vesturlandsvegur / Viðarhöfði station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Vesturlandsvegur / Viðarhöfði station near Askja in Reykjavík.

  • How long does it take to travel from Vættaborgir to Askja in Reykjavík by bus?

    The total travel time between Vættaborgir and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Vættaborgir to get to Askja in Reykjavík?

    Get on the 18 bus from the Hlemmur stop near Vættaborgir in Reykjavík.

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

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

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