🚏 Bus Stop

Elliðaárdalur

Elliðaárdalur is served by 2 routes: 3, 12. Route 3 runs on weekdays roughly every 13 minutes, with the first bus at 06:52 and the last at 23:52. Weekend service starts a little later — 07:52 on Saturdays and 09:52 on Sundays.

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Region
Ártúnsholt & Selás
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Stop Type
City Stop
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Stop ID
90000151
Select Line Departures
Kl. Mán - Fim / Weekdays Föstudagar & Laugardagar / Sat Sunnudagar / Sun
05 - - -
06 52 - -
07 04 14 24 34 44 54 52 -
08 04 14 24 34 44 54 22 52 -
09 04 14 24 37 52 22 52 52
10 07 22 37 52 22 52 22 52
11 07 22 37 52 22 52 22 52
12 07 22 37 52 22 52 22 52
13 07 22 37 52 22 52 22 52
14 07 22 37 52 22 52 22 52
15 04 24 34 44 54 22 52 22 52
16 04 14 24 34 44 54 22 52 22 52
17 07 17 27 37 47 57 22 52 22 52
18 07 17 27 37 52 22 52 22 52
19 07 22 52 22 52 22 52
20 22 52 22 52 22 52
21 22 52 22 52 22 52
22 22 52 22 52 22 52
23 22 52 22 52 22

🚌 Routes Served

2 routes at this stop — city bus services

3
Mjódd -> Grandi
City route
Frequency: 10–15 min peak / 30 min off-peak · Operating hours: 06:30–23:30 daily

💡 Route 3 is great for reaching Grandi — home to food halls, the Maritime Museum, and the Saga Museum.

Stop 2 of 19 on this route.
← Previous stop: Mjódd B
Next stop: Sogamýri →
12
Ártún -> Skerjafjörður
City route
Frequency: 10–15 min peak / 30 min off-peak · Operating hours: 06:30–23:00 daily

💡 Route 12 passes Nauthólsvík — Reykjavík's geothermal beach where you can swim in warm sea water.

Stop 21 of 47 on this route.
← Previous stop: Mjódd B
Next stop: Vogar →

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🏔️ About This Location

Ártúnsholt & Selás

This stop is in the Ártúnsholt/Selás area, a mostly residential district bordering Mjódd terminal, making it a convenient starting point for both city routes and long-distance countryside buses.

📍 toward the 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 2 km away (air distance)

Allow two hours to wander at your own pace, and note that opening hours and guided tours vary by season. In summer, costumed staff demonstrate crafts and farm tasks, and the café serves traditional pastries. Because most of the visit is outdoors, wear weatherproof clothing, and children usually enjoy the animals and open space.

Laugardalur Valley 3 km away (air distance)

The name means "valley of the hot springs", because natural hot water bubbled out of the ground here. Reykjavík's women once carried their laundry to the springs to wash it, and the site was an important part of daily life until the early 20th century. Today the valley is the city's main sports and leisure district.

Sky Lagoon 3 km away (air distance)

It's best to book ahead, particularly for evening and summer slots, and you should plan on two to three hours. The lagoon is a short drive or bus ride from central Reykjavík, which makes it a convenient alternative to the Blue Lagoon, especially if you are not heading toward the airport. Sunset sessions are especially atmospheric.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What buses stop at Elliðaárdalur?

It is served by 2 routes: 3 (Mjódd -> Grandi), 12 (Ártún -> Skerjafjörður).

What time is the first and last bus at Elliðaárdalur?

On Route 3, the first weekday bus from this stop is at 06:52, and the last is at 23:52. Check the live timetable above for the full schedule, including weekends and other routes.

Is Elliðaárdalur a city stop or a countryside stop?

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

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