How to get from Skólavegur to Askja by bus?

From Skólavegur to Askja by bus

Take one direct bus from Skólavegur to Askja in Reykjavík: take the 6 bus from Skólavegur station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The bus schedule from Skólavegur may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Askja on the Moovit app.

37min
Bus - 66
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Skólavegur

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Skólavegur
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Hlemmur
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to Askja
    Walk to
    Askja
    Sturlugata 7
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Skólavegur to Askja by bus via 18 and 15

To get from Skólavegur to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 18 bus from Egilshöll 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 53 min. The bus schedule from Skólavegur may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Askja on the Moovit app.

53min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1818
Bus - 1515
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Egilshöll

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Egilshöll
    ID VÍKURV2
    410 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Hlemmur
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vesturlandsvegur / Viðarhöfði
    ID VESTU24
    20 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
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Skólavegur to Askja

The distance between Skólavegur, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 12.77 km, which can typically be travelled in 37 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Skólavegur 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 Skólavegur to Askja

To check the bus schedule from Skólavegur to Askja using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Skólavegur) 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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Alternative route from Skólavegur to Askja by bus via 18 and 15

To get from Skólavegur to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 18 bus from Egilshöll 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 53 min. The bus schedule from Skólavegur may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Askja on the Moovit app.

53min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1818
Bus - 1515
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Egilshöll

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Egilshöll
    ID VÍKURV2
    410 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Hlemmur
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vesturlandsvegur / Viðarhöfði
    ID VESTU24
    20 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
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 37 minutes, using Bus line 6.

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

    The alternative route takes 53 minutes, using Bus line 18, Bus line 15.

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

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Skólavegur to Askja in Reykjavík in 37 min.

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

    The 6 bus line goes from Hlemmur station near Skólavegur to Háskóli Íslands station near Askja in Reykjavík.

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

    The total travel time between Skólavegur and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 37 min.

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

    Get on the 6 bus from the Hlemmur stop near Skólavegur in Reykjavík.

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

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

  • When is the first bus from Skólavegur to Askja in Reykjavík?

    The first bus from Skólavegur to Askja in Reykjavík is Hlemmur - Spöngin. It leaves the Skólavegur stop at 12:20 AM.

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