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How to get fromKuala Lumpur to Svalbardby train, plane, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Svalbard by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane KUL - LYR
    25h 44m
    $663–1,927

  2. Train to Ipoh, fly

    1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipohtrain train
    2. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane IPH - LYR
    34h 27m
    $963–3,020

  3. Bus to Malacca International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Melaka Sentralbus bus
    2. Fly from Malacca International Airport (MKZ) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane MKZ - LYR
    3d 12h
    $766–2,318

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration22h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$677Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,686.1 km
  • Duration: 25h 44m

What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Svalbard, SJ?

There is no direct connection from Kuala Lumpur to Svalbard. However, you can take the train to Klia T2, walk to Klia2, take the bus to Klia 1 2, walk to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) 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 Ipoh, walk to Medan Kidd, take the bus to Ipoh Airport, walk to Ipoh (IPH) airport, fly to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR), walk to Longyearbyen Airport, then take the bus to Unis Longyearbyen.

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