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How to get fromGhent to Svalbardby train or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Ghent to Svalbard by train or plane

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  1. Train to Brussels Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain train
    2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane BRU - LYR
    10h 43m
    $185–527
  2. Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly

    1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane AMS - LYR
    11h 47m
    $302–763

Brussels Airport (BRU) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration9h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Svalbard, SJ?

There is no direct connection from Ghent to Svalbard. However, you can 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. Alternatively, you can take the train to Anvers-Central, take the train to Schiphol Airport, walk to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) airport, fly to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR), walk to Longyearbyen Airport, then take the bus to Unis Longyearbyen.

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