🚏 Bus Stop

Ártún A

Ártún A is served by 6 routes: 5, 6, 15, 18, 50, 57. Route 5 runs on weekdays roughly every 10 minutes, with the first bus at 00:06 and the last at 23:36. Weekend service starts a little later — 00:06 on Saturdays and 10:06 on Sundays.

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Region
Ártúnsholt & Selás
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Stop Type
City Stop — Transfer Hub
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Stop ID
90000019
Select Line Departures
Kl. Mán - Fim / Weekdays Föstudagar & Laugardagar / Sat Sunnudagar / Sun
00 06 06 -
05 - - -
06 55 - -
07 05 15 25 32 42 52 - -
08 02 12 22 32 42 52 06 36 -
09 02 12 22 36 51 06 36 -
10 06 21 36 51 06 36 06 36
11 06 21 36 51 06 36 06 36
12 06 21 36 51 06 36 06 36
13 06 21 36 51 06 36 06 36
14 06 18 33 43 53 06 36 06 36
15 03 13 23 33 43 53 06 36 06 36
16 03 13 23 33 43 53 06 36 06 36
17 03 13 23 33 43 53 06 36 06 36
18 03 13 23 36 06 36 06 36
19 06 36 06 36 06 36
20 06 36 06 36 06 36
21 06 36 06 36 06 36
22 06 36 06 36 06 36
23 06 36 06 36 06 36

🚌 Routes Served

6 routes at this stop — city and long-distance services

5
BSÍ -> Norðlingaholt
City route
Frequency: 10–15 min peak / 30 min off-peak · Operating hours: 06:30–23:30 daily

💡 Route 5 passes near Perlan — the glass-domed observation deck with panoramic views over Reykjavík.

Stop 16 of 33 on this route.
← Previous stop: Bæjarháls
Next stop: Sogamýri →
6
Egilshöll -> Háskóli Íslands
City route
Frequency: 10–15 min peak / 30 min off-peak · Operating hours: 06:30–23:30 daily

💡 Route 6 runs to Egilshöll — one of Iceland's largest sports and swimming complexes in Grafarvogur.

Stop 19 of 33 on this route.
← Previous stop: Höfðabakki
Next stop: Sogamýri →
15
Mosfellsbær -> Vesturbær
City route
Frequency: 15 min peak / 30 min off-peak · Operating hours: 06:30–23:00 daily

💡 Route 15 is the main bus link between Mosfellsbær and central Reykjavík — useful if you're heading to the Esja trailhead area.

Stop 18 of 45 on this route.
← Previous stop: Hálsar
Next stop: Sogamýri →
18
Spöngin -> Skúlagata
City route
Frequency: 15 min peak / 30 min off-peak · Operating hours: 06:30–23:30 daily

💡 Route 18 connects the growing Grafarholt suburb to downtown — one of Reykjavík's newest residential areas.

Stop 26 of 40 on this route.
← Previous stop: Hestháls
Next stop: Sogamýri →
50
Borgarnes -> Reykjavík
Long-distance route
Frequency: Daily, multiple departures · Operating hours: Year-round

💡 Route 50 crosses the Hvalfjörður Tunnel — a scenic shortcut that replaced the long drive around the fjord.

Stop 16 of 17 on this route.
← Previous stop: Hálsar
Next stop: Mjódd E →
57
Akureyri -> Reykjavík
Long-distance route
Frequency: Daily · Operating hours: Year-round

💡 Route 57 is the cheapest way between Akureyri and Reykjavík. The ~6.5 hour journey follows the scenic western Ring Road through North and West Iceland.

Stop 22 of 23 on this route.
← Previous stop: Hálsar
Next stop: Mjódd E →

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🏔️ About This Location

Ártúnsholt & Selás

Ártúnsholt and Selás are residential hillside neighbourhoods on the eastern edge of Reykjavík, overlooking the Elliðaár valley, and sit right next to Mjódd — Iceland's largest bus terminal.

📍 toward the north-west of Ártúnsholt & Selás.

  • Borders Mjódd terminal
  • Elliðaár valley views
  • Residential hillside
  • Easy countryside-route access
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Local Tip

The hillside setting means some good vantage points over the Elliðaár valley below.

Transit Hub Nearby Residential Views

🏔️ Nearby Sights

Notable places within about 40 km — shown as straight-line (air) distance, not travel distance

Árbæjarsafn Open-Air Museum 3 km away (air distance)

The museum, part of the Reykjavík City Museum, began collecting buildings that were threatened by redevelopment in the city centre. Instead of demolishing them, they were moved here and restored. Together they give a vivid sense of how Reykjavík grew from a small fishing and farming settlement into a modern capital over the past two centuries.

Laugardalur Valley 3 km away (air distance)

Joining locals in the hot pots is one of the most authentic things you can do in the city; bring a swimsuit and shower thoroughly first, as is the custom. The botanical garden is a peaceful stop in summer, and you could spend half a day in the area, especially with children. It is easy to reach by bus.

Perlan 4 km away (air distance)

Perlan was completed in 1991 on top of tanks that store geothermal hot water for the city's heating system. The site is a nice reminder of how deeply geothermal energy shapes daily life in Iceland, and the museum's exhibits on glaciers, volcanoes and the northern lights explore that story further.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What buses stop at Ártún A?

It is served by 6 routes: 5 (BSÍ -> Norðlingaholt), 6 (Egilshöll -> Háskóli Íslands), 15 (Mosfellsbær -> Vesturbær), 18 (Spöngin -> Skúlagata), 50 (Borgarnes -> Reykjavík), 57 (Akureyri -> Reykjavík).

What time is the first and last bus at Ártún A?

On Route 5, the first weekday bus from this stop is at 00:06, and the last is at 23:36. Check the live timetable above for the full schedule, including weekends and other routes.

Is Ártún A a city stop or a countryside stop?

It is classified as a city stop — transfer hub, located in Ártúnsholt & Selás.

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