🚏 Bus Stop

Sólfarið

Sólfarið is served by 4 routes: 4, 16, 17, 18. Route 4 runs on weekdays roughly every 15 minutes, with the first bus at 06:35 and the last at 23:50. Weekend service starts a little later — 07:50 on Saturdays and 09:50 on Sundays.

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Region
Downtown Reykjavík
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Stop Type
City Stop — Junction
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Stop ID
90000776
Select Line Departures
Kl. Mán - Fim / Weekdays Föstudagar & Laugardagar / Sat Sunnudagar / Sun
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06 35 50 - -
07 05 20 35 50 50 -
08 05 20 50 20 50 -
09 20 50 20 50 50
10 20 50 20 50 20 50
11 20 50 20 50 20 50
12 20 50 20 50 20 50
13 20 35 50 20 50 20 50
14 05 20 35 50 20 50 20 50
15 05 17 32 47 20 50 20 50
16 02 17 32 47 20 50 20 50
17 02 17 32 47 20 50 20 50
18 20 50 20 50 20 50
19 20 50 20 50 20 50
20 20 50 20 50 20 50
21 20 50 20 50 20 50
22 20 50 20 50 20 50
23 20 50 20 50 20

🚌 Routes Served

4 routes at this stop — city bus services

4
Skúlagata -> Mjódd
City route
Frequency: 15 min peak / 30 min off-peak · Operating hours: 06:30–23:30 daily

💡 Use Route 4 to reach Smáralind, one of Iceland's largest shopping malls, in Kópavogur.

Stop 3 of 51 on this route.
← Previous stop: Skúlagata B
Next stop: Rúgbrauðsgerðin →
16
Skúlagata -> Hádegismóar
City route
Frequency: 30 min peak / 60 min off-peak · Operating hours: 06:45–19:00 weekdays

💡 Route 16 mainly serves the Árbær business district — limited weekend service, so plan ahead.

Stop 3 of 32 on this route.
← Previous stop: Skúlagata C
Next stop: Rúgbrauðsgerðin →
17
Skúlagata -> Breiðholt
City route
Frequency: 15 min peak / 30 min off-peak · Operating hours: 06:30–23:00 daily

💡 Route 17 provides an alternative path between downtown and Mjódd through the Hlíðar residential area.

Stop 2 of 32 on this route.
← Previous stop: Skúlagata
Next stop: Rúgbrauðsgerðin →
18
Skúlagata -> Spöngin
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 3 of 42 on this route.
← Previous stop: Skúlagata E
Next stop: Laugavegur →

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🏔️ About This Location

Downtown Reykjavík

Downtown Reykjavík is the compact, walkable centre most visitors picture when they think of the city: colourful corrugated-iron houses, Laugavegur's shops and cafés, and landmarks like Hallgrímskirkja and Harpa all within a short stroll of most stops here.

📍 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

Sun Voyager (Sólfar) 0.5 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.

Hallgrímskirkja 0.6 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.

Harpa Concert Hall 0.6 km away (air distance)

Harpa is a striking concert hall and conference centre on the edge of Reykjavík's old harbour. Its glass façade is made of faceted, honeycomb-like panels that catch the changing northern light and shift colour with the sky and the sea. Inside, the lobby is open to everyone and has cafés, shops and sweeping views over the bay.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What buses stop at Sólfarið?

It is served by 4 routes: 4 (Skúlagata -> Mjódd), 16 (Skúlagata -> Hádegismóar), 17 (Skúlagata -> Breiðholt), 18 (Skúlagata -> Spöngin).

What time is the first and last bus at Sólfarið?

On Route 4, the first weekday bus from this stop is at 06:35, and the last is at 23:50. Check the live timetable above for the full schedule, including weekends and other routes.

Is Sólfarið a city stop or a countryside stop?

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

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