🚌 City Route

5HR → Selvað

Route 5 serves southern and eastern Reykjavík. Starting at Reykjavík University (HR) near Nauthólsvík, it runs through Fossvogur and Árbær before terminating at Norðlingaholt. Key landmarks include Perlan, Landspítali Hospital, and the Árbær Open Air Museum.

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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

Nauthólsvík, Fossvogur, Árbær, Norðlingaholt

Route 5 serves southern and eastern Reykjavík. Starting at Reykjavík University (HR) near Nauthólsvík, it runs through Fossvogur and Árbær before terminating at Norðlingaholt. Key landmarks include Perlan, Landspítali Hospital, and the Árbær Open Air Museum.

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Travel Tip

Route 5 passes near Perlan — the glass-domed observation deck with panoramic views over Reykjavík.

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

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