🚌 City Route

1Skúlagata → Hfj. Skarðshlíð

Route 1 serves as the backbone of the Capital Region network, linking downtown Reykjavík to Kópavogur and central Hafnarfjörður. The route passes through the Laugardalur valley, the Kringlan commercial district, the Hamraborg transit hub in Kópavogur, and the Fjörður station in Hafnarfjörður.

Live Route Map — Route 1

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Route Type

Reykjavík Capital Area

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Region

Capital Region

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Frequency

10–15 min peak / 30 min off-peak

💰 Flat Fare — 690 ISK

Operating hours: 06:30–23:30 daily

Single adult fare: 690 ISK (~$5 USD). Valid for 75 minutes of unlimited transfers on any city bus.

Children (0–11): Free | Youth (12–17): 345 ISK | Seniors (67+): 345 ISK

Fare capping: Pay for max 3 rides/day (2,070 ISK) or 9 rides/week (6,210 ISK) — additional rides that period are free when using the same card.

How to Pay

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Klapp AppQR code ticket — works for tourists with foreign cards

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Contactless CardVisa / Mastercard / Apple Pay / Google Pay

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Cash NOT AcceptedDrivers do not carry cash — cashless only

🏔️ About This Route

Downtown Reykjavík, Laugardalur, Kópavogur, Hafnarfjörður

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Travel Tip

Route 1 is one of the most frequent city routes — ideal for getting between downtown Reykjavík, Kringlan mall, and Hafnarfjörður without transfers.

🏛️ Hallgrímskirkja 🎵 Harpa Concert Hall ⛵ Old Harbour & Grandi 🛍️ Laugavegur & Kringlan Shopping ♨️ City Thermal Pools 🏛️ National Museum of Iceland

🚏 Stops on This Route

Skúlagata → Hfj. Skarðshlíð

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