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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. The bus schedule from Melavegur / Tröllaborgir may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Askja on the Moovit app.

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. The bus schedule from Melavegur / Tröllaborgir may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Askja on the Moovit app.

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.

Bus schedule from Melavegur / Tröllaborgir to Askja

To check the bus schedule from Melavegur / Tröllaborgir to Askja using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Melavegur / Tröllaborgir) 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 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. The bus schedule from Melavegur / Tröllaborgir may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Askja on the Moovit app.

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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