🚏 Bus Stop

Laugavegur

Laugavegur is served by 7 routes: 5, 6, 11, 13, 15, 18, 103. Route 5 runs on weekdays roughly every 10 minutes, with the first bus at 06:45 and the last at 23:45. Weekend service starts a little later — 07:45 on Saturdays and 09:45 on Sundays.

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Region
Downtown Reykjavík
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Stop Type
City Stop — Transfer Hub
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Stop ID
90000879
Select Line Departures
Kl. Mán - Fim / Weekdays Föstudagar & Laugardagar / Sat Sunnudagar / Sun
05 - - -
06 45 55 - -
07 05 15 25 35 45 55 45 -
08 05 15 25 35 47 15 45 -
09 02 17 30 45 15 45 45
10 00 15 30 45 15 45 15 45
11 00 15 30 45 15 45 15 45
12 00 15 30 45 15 45 15 45
13 00 15 30 45 55 15 45 15 45
14 05 15 25 35 45 55 15 45 15 45
15 05 15 25 35 45 55 15 45 15 45
16 05 15 25 35 45 55 15 45 15 45
17 05 15 25 35 43 55 15 45 15 45
18 05 13 46 15 45 15 45
19 15 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

7 routes at this stop — city bus 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 6 of 41 on this route.
← Previous stop: Heilsuverndarstöðin
Next stop: Rúgbrauðsgerðin →
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 27 of 33 on this route.
← Previous stop: Skeggjagata
Next stop: Barónsstígur →
11
Mjódd -> Seltjarnarnes
City route
Frequency: 15 min peak / 30 min off-peak · Operating hours: 06:30–23:00 daily

💡 Route 11 takes you all the way to Seltjarnarnes — the westernmost point of the capital area with great coastal walks.

Stop 18 of 31 on this route.
← Previous stop: Skeggjagata
Next stop: Barónsstígur →
13
Sléttuvegur -> Öldugrandi
City route
Frequency: 15 min peak / 30 min off-peak · Operating hours: 06:30–23:30 daily

💡 Route 13 connects the Landspítali hospital district to the trendy Grandi neighbourhood in Vesturbær.

Stop 12 of 26 on this route.
← Previous stop: Skeggjagata
Next stop: Barónsstígur →
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 16 of 45 on this route.
← Previous stop: Heilsuverndarstöðin
Next stop: Rúgbrauðsgerðin →
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 38 of 40 on this route.
← Previous stop: Skeggjagata
Next stop: Skúlagata E →
103
Laugavegur -> Breiðholt
Night route
Frequency: 3 departures: 01:30, 02:35, 03:40 · Operating hours: Friday & Saturday nights only

💡 Night Route 103 departs from Laugavegur (not Lækjartorg) — look for the stop on Iceland's famous shopping street.

Start of the line — first stop on this route.
Next stop: Barónsstígur →

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🏔️ About This Location

Downtown Reykjavík

This stop sits in Reykjavík's historic downtown core, the 101 postcode — the oldest, densest part of the city, built around the old harbour and Austurvöllur square, and still the beating heart of Icelandic culture and government.

📍 toward the east of Downtown Reykjavík.

  • Hallgrímskirkja & Skólavörðustígur
  • Laugavegur shopping street
  • Harpa Concert Hall & the Old Harbour
  • Austurvöllur & the Alþingi
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Local Tip

Most of downtown is flat and walkable, so a single stop here often puts you within reach of several attractions on foot.

Downtown Shopping Nightlife Historic Centre Harbour

🏔️ Nearby Sights

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

Hallgrímskirkja 0.5 km away (air distance)

Rising above the rooftops of central Reykjavík, Hallgrímskirkja is the city's most recognisable building. Its stepped concrete tower is shaped to echo the basalt columns found across Iceland, and the white façade is visible from almost every corner of the capital. Inside, the church is plain and airy, with a huge organ dominating the hall.

Sun Voyager (Sólfar) 0.9 km away (air distance)

Sun Voyager stands on the seafront promenade in Reykjavík, a gleaming stainless-steel sculpture whose curved ribs resemble the skeleton of a longship. Set against the bay, with Mount Esja across the water, it is among the most photographed spots in the city. Walkers and cyclists pass it all day along the coastal path.

Höfði House 1 km away (air distance)

The house is used for city events and is usually not open to the public, but you can see it from outside and walk the lawn beside it. It's an easy addition to a seaside walk from Sun Voyager along the north shore, so allow ten to fifteen minutes. A plaque and information boards explain the history.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What buses stop at Laugavegur?

It is served by 7 routes: 5 (BSÍ -> Norðlingaholt), 6 (Egilshöll -> Háskóli Íslands), 11 (Mjódd -> Seltjarnarnes), 13 (Sléttuvegur -> Öldugrandi), 15 (Mosfellsbær -> Vesturbær), 18 (Spöngin -> Skúlagata).

What time is the first and last bus at Laugavegur?

On Route 5, the first weekday bus from this stop is at 06:45, and the last is at 23:45. Check the live timetable above for the full schedule, including weekends and other routes.

Is Laugavegur a city stop or a countryside stop?

It is classified as a city stop — transfer hub, located in Downtown Reykjavík.

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