How to get from Jaðarsel / Melsel to Askja by bus?

From Jaðarsel / Melsel to Askja by bus

To get from Jaðarsel / Melsel to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 4 bus from Jaðarsel / Melsel station to Mjódd station. Next, take the 3 bus from Mjódd station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min.

34min
Bus - 44
Bus - 33
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Jaðarsel / Melsel

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Jaðarsel / Melsel
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Mjódd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mjódd
    ID MJÓDD
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Hlemmur
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Jaðarsel / Melsel to Askja by bus via 4 and 12

To get from Jaðarsel / Melsel to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 4 bus from Jaðarsel / Melsel station to Mjódd station. Next, take the 12 bus from Mjódd station to Háskólabíó station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min.

48min
Bus - 44
Bus - 1212
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Jaðarsel / Melsel

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Jaðarsel / Melsel
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Mjódd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mjódd
    ID MJÓDD
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Skeljanes
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskólabíó
    ID SUÐURG7
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    550 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Jaðarsel / Melsel to Askja

The distance between Jaðarsel / Melsel, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 11.13 km, which can typically be travelled in 34 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jaðarsel / Melsel 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 Jaðarsel / Melsel

Jaðarsel / Melsel is located at Jaðarsel / Melsel, Reykjavík and the nearest public transit station is Jaðarsel / Látrasel.

Bus stations close to Jaðarsel / Melsel:

  • Jaðarsel / Látrasel
  • Jaðarsel / Klyfjasel
  • Jaðarsel / Holtasel

Public transit stations close to Askja, Reykjavík

Askja is located at Sturlugata 7, Reykjavík and the nearest public transit station is Suðurgata / Hjarðarhagi.

Bus stations close to Askja:

  • Suðurgata / Hjarðarhagi
  • Stúdentagarðar
  • Reykjavíkurflugvöllur

Related Routes

Alternative route from Jaðarsel / Melsel to Askja by bus via 4 and 12

To get from Jaðarsel / Melsel to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 4 bus from Jaðarsel / Melsel station to Mjódd station. Next, take the 12 bus from Mjódd station to Háskólabíó station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min.

48min
Bus - 44
Bus - 1212
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Jaðarsel / Melsel

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Jaðarsel / Melsel
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Mjódd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mjódd
    ID MJÓDD
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Skeljanes
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskólabíó
    ID SUÐURG7
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    550 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Jaðarsel / Melsel to Askja?

    The fastest way takes 34 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line 3.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Jaðarsel / Melsel to Askja?

    The alternative route takes 48 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line 12.

  • Is there a direct bus between Jaðarsel / Melsel and Askja?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 34 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Jaðarsel / Melsel to Askja?

    The 4 bus line goes from Mjódd station near Jaðarsel / Melsel in Kópavogur to Mjódd station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Mjódd station near Askja in Reykjavík.

  • How long does it take to travel from Jaðarsel / Melsel to Askja by bus?

    The total travel time between Jaðarsel / Melsel in Kópavogur and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Jaðarsel / Melsel to get to Askja?

    Get on the 4 bus from the Mjódd stop near Jaðarsel / Melsel in Kópavogur.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Jaðarsel / Melsel and Askja?

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

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