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How to get from Melavegur / Tröllaborgir to Askja by bus?

From Melavegur / Tröllaborgir to Askja by bus

To get from Melavegur / Tröllaborgir to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 18 bus from Melavegur / Jötnaborgir 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 51 min.

51min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1818
Bus - 1515
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Melavegur / Jötnaborgir

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melavegur / Jötnaborgir
    ID MELAVE2
    10 m • 1 min
  • 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
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Melavegur / Tröllaborgir to Askja by bus via 18 and 6

To get from Melavegur / Tröllaborgir to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 18 bus from Melavegur / Tröllaborgir station to Spöngin station. Next, take the 6 bus from Spöngin station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min.

43min
Bus - 1818
Bus - 66
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Melavegur / Tröllaborgir

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Melavegur / Tröllaborgir
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Spöngin
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Spöngin
    ID SPÖNG1
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Hlemmur
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    23 min
  • 6
    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 Melavegur / Tröllaborgir to Askja

The distance between Melavegur / Tröllaborgir, Reykjavík and Askja, Reykjavík is approximately 22.62 km, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melavegur / Tröllaborgir 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 Melavegur / Tröllaborgir

Melavegur / Tröllaborgir is located at Melavegur / Tröllaborgir, Reykjavík and the nearest public transit station is Melavegur / Goðaborgir.

Bus stations close to Melavegur / Tröllaborgir:

  • Melavegur / Goðaborgir
  • Melavegur / Hulduborgir
  • Melavegur / Jötnaborgir

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)
  • Reykjavíkurflugvöllur
  • Stúdentagarðar

Related Routes

Alternative route from Melavegur / Tröllaborgir to Askja by bus via 18 and 6

To get from Melavegur / Tröllaborgir to Askja in Reykjavík, take the 18 bus from Melavegur / Tröllaborgir station to Spöngin station. Next, take the 6 bus from Spöngin station to Háskóli Íslands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min.

43min
Bus - 1818
Bus - 66
Walk to Askja
Leaves from Melavegur / Tröllaborgir

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Melavegur / Tröllaborgir
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Spöngin
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Spöngin
    ID SPÖNG1
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Hlemmur
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Háskóli Íslands
    ID HRINGB5
    23 min
  • 6
    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 Melavegur / Tröllaborgir to Askja?

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Bus line 18, Bus line 15.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melavegur / Tröllaborgir to Askja?

    The alternative route takes 43 minutes, using Bus line 18, Bus line 6.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melavegur / Tröllaborgir and Askja in Reykjavík?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 51 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melavegur / Tröllaborgir to Askja in Reykjavík?

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

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

    The total travel time between Melavegur / Tröllaborgir and Askja in Reykjavík by bus is about 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Melavegur / Tröllaborgir to get to Askja in Reykjavík?

    Get on the 18 bus from the Melavegur / Jötnaborgir stop near Melavegur / Tröllaborgir in Reykjavík.

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

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

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