🚏 Bus Stop

Vallargrund

Vallargrund is served by 2 routes: 50, 57. Route 50 runs on weekdays roughly every 90 minutes, with the first bus at 06:41 and the last at 22:51. Weekend departures begin at 09:11.

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Region
Grafarvogur (North)
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Stop Type
City Stop
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Stop ID
90000711
Select Line Departures
Kl. Mán - Fim / Weekdays Föstudagar & Laugardagar / Sat Sunnudagar / Sun
05 - - -
06 41 - -
07 57 - -
08 57 - -
09 - 11 11
10 27 26 26
11 - - -
12 01 36 36
13 - - -
14 31 21 21
15 - - -
16 01 31 01 01
17 57 - -
18 - 01 01
19 - - -
20 - 31 31
21 25 - -
22 51 01 01
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 7 of 17 on this route.
← Previous stop: Þjóðbraut
Next stop: Vallargrund / Esjugrund →
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 13 of 23 on this route.
← Previous stop: Melahverfi
Next stop: Vallargrund / Esjugrund →

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🏔️ About This Location

Grafarvogur (North)

Northern Grafarvogur is a settled suburban district on the north side of the inlet, largely residential with local schools and sports facilities serving the surrounding neighbourhoods.

📍 toward the north of Grafarvogur (North).

  • Rimahverfi & Húsahverfi
  • Residential, suburban feel
  • Local sports facilities
  • North shore of the inlet
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Local Tip

Grafarvogur's local shopping centre (Spöngin) is within reach if you need groceries or a quick bite between bus connections.

Residential Suburban Quiet

🏔️ Nearby Sights

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

Mount Esja 6 km away (air distance)

Esja is about 900 metres at its highest, and its slopes show layers of old lava flows and volcanic rock eroded by glaciers. It has been a backdrop to the city since settlement, and Reykjavík residents use it as an everyday playground. A research station at the base studies the forests planted on the lower slopes.

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.

Höfði House 11 km away (air distance)

It was built in 1909 for a French consul and later was home to a poet before being bought by the city. In October 1986 US president Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev met here, in talks often seen as a step toward ending the Cold War. Local stories also say that the house is haunted by a ghost.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What buses stop at Vallargrund?

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

What time is the first and last bus at Vallargrund?

On Route 50, the first weekday bus from this stop is at 06:41, and the last is at 22:51. Check the live timetable above for the full schedule, including weekends and other routes.

Is Vallargrund a city stop or a countryside stop?

It is classified as a city stop, located in Grafarvogur (North).

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