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How to get fromCologne to Svalbardby train or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Cologne to Svalbard by train or plane

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  1. Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain train
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane DUS - LYR
    10h 25m
    $313–710

  2. Train to Brussels Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane BRU - LYR
    13h 29m
    $247–631

  3. Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane AMS - LYR
    12h 43m
    $325–838

Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration9h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$227Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,075.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 25m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Svalbard, SJ?

There is no direct connection from Cologne to Svalbard. However, you can take the train to D-Flughafen Bf, walk to D-Flughafen Bf, take the vehicle to D-Flughafen Terminal A/B, walk to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) airport, fly to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR), walk to Longyearbyen Airport, then take the bus to Unis Longyearbyen. Alternatively, you can take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, take the train to Brussels Airport-Zaventem, walk to Brussels Airport (BRU) airport, fly to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR), walk to Longyearbyen Airport, then take the bus to Unis Longyearbyen.

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