🚏 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 00:01 and the last at 22:35. Weekend departures begin at 10:26.

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Region
Grafarvogur (North)
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Stop Type
City Stop
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Stop ID
90000705
Select Line Departures
Kl. Mán - Fim / Weekdays Föstudagar & Laugardagar / Sat Sunnudagar / Sun
00 01 - -
05 - - -
06 - - -
07 51 - -
08 - - -
09 26 - -
10 - 26 26
11 56 41 41
12 - - -
13 26 51 51
14 41 - -
15 51 31 31
16 - - -
17 11 56 16 16
18 - - -
19 11 16 16
20 - - -
21 - 46 46
22 35 - -
23 - 16 16

🚌 Routes Served

2 routes at this stop — long-distance services

50
Reykjavík -> Borgarnes
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: Vallargrund / Esjugrund
Next stop: Þjóðbraut →
57
Reykjavík -> Akureyri
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 11 of 23 on this route.
← Previous stop: Vallargrund / Esjugrund
Next stop: Melahverfi →

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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

This is a primarily residential area — expect a quieter, more suburban feel than downtown stops.

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)

The most popular route leads up to a stone landmark, around the halfway mark, and takes a couple of hours. A more demanding path continues toward the summit ridge, with steep, loose sections that should be avoided in poor weather or when there is snow. Bring water, windproof layers and sturdy boots, and check the forecast before you set off.

Viðey Island 10 km away (air distance)

Take the ferry from the harbour or from Skarfabakki pier, and check the timetable before you go, since services vary by season. Bring a picnic and sturdy shoes; there's a café in the old house on the island. The Imagine Peace Tower, a column of light, is lit on particular dates, including 9 October and the winter solstice.

Höfði House 11 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 Vallargrund?

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

What time is the first and last bus at Vallargrund?

On Route 50, the first weekday bus from this stop is at 00:01, and the last is at 22:35. 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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