🚏 Bus Stop

Leirvogstunga

Leirvogstunga is served by 2 routes: 50, 57. Route 50 runs on weekdays roughly every 90 minutes, with the first bus at 06:49 and the last at 22:59. Weekend departures begin at 09:19.

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Region
Mosfellsbær
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Stop Type
City Stop
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Stop ID
16040653
Select Line Departures
Kl. Mán - Fim / Weekdays Föstudagar & Laugardagar / Sat Sunnudagar / Sun
05 - - -
06 49 - -
07 - - -
08 05 - -
09 05 19 19
10 35 34 34
11 - - -
12 09 44 44
13 - - -
14 39 29 29
15 - - -
16 09 39 09 09
17 - - -
18 05 09 09
19 - - -
20 - 39 39
21 33 - -
22 59 09 09
23 - - -

🚌 Routes Served

2 routes at this stop — long-distance services

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 11 of 17 on this route.
← Previous stop: Esjumelar
Next stop: Bæjarás →
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 17 of 23 on this route.
← Previous stop: Esjumelar
Next stop: Bæjarás →

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🏔️ About This Location

Mosfellsbær

This stop serves Mosfellsbær, a green, semi-rural town bordering Reykjavík's northeastern edge — noticeably quieter and more spread out than the city proper, with easy access to hiking in the surrounding hills.

📍 toward the north of Mosfellsbær.

  • Hiking trails (Úlfarsfell, Helgafell)
  • Salmon river fishing
  • Semi-rural, small-town feel
  • Northeastern edge of capital area
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Local Tip

Mosfellsbær has some of the best easy hiking close to the capital, including trails up Úlfarsfell and Helgafell.

Hiking Nature Small Town Quiet

🏔️ Nearby Sights

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

Mount Esja 4 km away (air distance)

Mount Esja rises across the bay from Reykjavík, its long ridge changing colour with the light and the seasons. Several marked trails climb its slopes from a car park at the foot, and the views back across the bay to the capital, the sea and the mountains get better with every step.

Laugardalur Valley 10 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.

Viðey Island 10 km away (air distance)

Viðey is a small island just off the coast of Reykjavík, reached by a short ferry ride. The island has no cars, only grassy paths, quiet shorelines and wide views back toward the city and Mount Esja. Seabirds nest here in summer, and the open landscape feels remote even though the capital is only minutes away.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What buses stop at Leirvogstunga?

It is served by 2 routes: 50 (Borgarnes -> Reykjavík), 57 (Akureyri -> Reykjavík).

What time is the first and last bus at Leirvogstunga?

On Route 50, the first weekday bus from this stop is at 06:49, and the last is at 22:59. Check the live timetable above for the full schedule, including weekends and other routes.

Is Leirvogstunga a city stop or a countryside stop?

It is classified as a city stop, located in Mosfellsbær.

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