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How to get from Strætóvegur / Vættaborgir to Askja by bus?

From Strætóvegur / Vættaborgir to Askja by bus

Take one direct bus from Strætóvegur / 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.

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
    600 m • 8 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

Alternative route from Strætóvegur / Vættaborgir to Askja by bus via 18 and 15

To get from Strætóvegur / Vættaborgir to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 18 bus from Strætóvegur / 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 50 min.

50min
Bus - 1818
Bus - 1515
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Strætóvegur / Vættaborgir

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Strætóvegur / Vættaborgir
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Hlemmur
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vesturlandsvegur / Viðarhöfði
    ID VESTU24
    22 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
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Public transit directions from Strætóvegur / Vættaborgir to Askja

The distance between Strætóvegur / Vættaborgir, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 13.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 40 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Strætóvegur / Vættaborgir 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 Strætóvegur / Vættaborgir

Strætóvegur / Vættaborgir is located at Strætóvegur / Vættaborgir, Reykjavík and the nearest public transit station is Vættaborgir.

Bus stations close to Strætóvegur / Vættaborgir:

  • Vættaborgir
  • Kelduskóli / Vík
  • Borgarholtsskóli

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
  • Bsí

Alternative route from Strætóvegur / Vættaborgir to Askja by bus via 18 and 15

To get from Strætóvegur / Vættaborgir to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 18 bus from Strætóvegur / 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 50 min.

50min
Bus - 1818
Bus - 1515
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Strætóvegur / Vættaborgir

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Strætóvegur / Vættaborgir
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Hlemmur
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vesturlandsvegur / Viðarhöfði
    ID VESTU24
    22 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Strætóvegur / Vættaborgir to Askja?

    The fastest way takes 40 minutes, using Bus line 6.

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

    The alternative route takes 50 minutes, using Bus line 18, Bus line 15.

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

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Strætóvegur / Vættaborgir to Askja in Reykjavík in 40 min.

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

    The 6 bus line goes from Borgavegur station near Strætóvegur / Vættaborgir to Hlemmur station near Askja in Reykjavík.

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

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

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

    Get on the 6 bus from the Borgavegur stop near Strætóvegur / Vættaborgir in Reykjavík.

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

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

  • When is the first bus from Strætóvegur / Vættaborgir to Askja in Reykjavík?

    The first bus from Strætóvegur / Vættaborgir to Askja in Reykjavík is Hlemmur - Spöngin. It leaves the Borgavegur stop at 8:11 AM.