🚏 Bus Stop

Helluvað

Helluvað is served by 3 routes: 5, 51, 52. Route 5 runs on weekdays roughly every 10 minutes, with the first bus at 00:15 and the last at 23:45. Weekend departures begin at 00:15.

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Region
Norðlingaholt
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Stop Type
City Stop — Junction
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Stop ID
90000321
Select Line Departures
Kl. Mán - Fim / Weekdays Föstudagar & Laugardagar / Sat Sunnudagar / Sun
00 15 15 15
05 - - -
06 36 46 56 - -
07 06 13 23 33 43 53 45 -
08 03 13 23 33 43 53 15 45 -
09 03 15 30 45 15 45 45
10 01 16 31 46 15 45 15 45
11 01 16 31 46 15 45 15 45
12 01 16 31 46 15 45 15 45
13 01 16 31 46 15 45 15 45
14 01 16 27 37 47 57 15 45 15 45
15 07 17 27 37 47 57 15 45 15 45
16 07 17 27 37 47 57 15 45 15 45
17 07 17 27 37 47 57 15 45 15 45
18 07 15 27 37 45 15 45 15 45
19 16 45 15 45 15 45
20 15 45 15 45 15 45
21 15 45 15 45 15 45
22 15 45 15 45 15 45
23 15 45 15 45 15 45

🚌 Routes Served

3 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 34 of 41 on this route.
← Previous stop: Ferjuvað
Next stop: Kambavað →
51
Reykjavík -> Selfoss / Vík / Höfn
Long-distance route
Frequency: Daily, multiple departures · Operating hours: Year-round (extended summer service)

💡 Route 51 is the quickest public bus from South Iceland to Reykjavík — Selfoss to Mjódd takes about 1 hour.

Stop 2 of 6 on this route.
← Previous stop: Mjódd E
Next stop: Hveragerði →
52
Reykjavík -> Höfn í Hornafirði
Long-distance route
Frequency: Daily (expanded summer schedule) · Operating hours: Year-round

💡 Route 52 passes Iceland's most famous attractions — Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Skaftafell, and Jökulsárlón. A fraction of the price of tourist coaches.

Stop 2 of 15 on this route.
← Previous stop: Mjódd E
Next stop: Hveragerði →

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🏔️ About This Location

Norðlingaholt

This stop serves Norðlingaholt, a young residential neighbourhood at the eastern edge of the capital, bordering the Elliðavatn nature area and open countryside beyond the city limits.

📍 toward the north-east of Norðlingaholt.

  • Newest Reykjavík suburb
  • Borders Elliðavatn lake
  • Low-density housing
  • Edge of the city
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Local Tip

Elliðavatn lake and its surrounding trails are close by if you want a break from the city.

Residential Nature Nearby Quiet

🏔️ 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 7 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.

Sky Lagoon 7 km away (air distance)

Opened in 2021, the spa takes inspiration from Icelandic bathing traditions and turf-house architecture. Guests follow a multi-step ritual that alternates warm water, cold plunge, sauna, steam and a skin scrub. The geothermal water is drawn from nearby sources and mixed to keep the lagoon at a comfortable temperature.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What buses stop at Helluvað?

It is served by 3 routes: 5 (BSÍ -> Norðlingaholt), 51 (Reykjavík -> Selfoss / Vík / Höfn), 52 (Reykjavík -> Höfn í Hornafirði).

What time is the first and last bus at Helluvað?

On Route 5, the first weekday bus from this stop is at 00:15, and the last is at 23:45. Check the live timetable above for the full schedule, including weekends and other routes.

Is Helluvað a city stop or a countryside stop?

It is classified as a city stop — junction, located in Norðlingaholt.

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