What is the cheapest way to get from Longyearbyen Airport (LYR) to Svalbard?

The cheapest way to get from Longyearbyen Airport (LYR) to Svalbard is to bus which costs $11 and takes 9 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Longyearbyen Airport (LYR) to Svalbard?

The fastest way to get from Longyearbyen Airport (LYR) to Svalbard is to bus which takes 9 min and costs $11.

Is there a direct bus between Longyearbyen Airport (LYR) and Svalbard?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Longyearbyen Airport and arriving at Unis Longyearbyen. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Longyearbyen Airport (LYR) to Svalbard?

The distance between Longyearbyen Airport (LYR) and Svalbard is 5 km.

How do I travel from Longyearbyen Airport (LYR) to Svalbard without a car?

The best way to get from Longyearbyen Airport (LYR) to Svalbard without a car is to bus which takes 9 min and costs $11.

How long does it take to get from Longyearbyen Airport (LYR) to Svalbard?

The bus from Longyearbyen Airport to Unis Longyearbyen takes 9 min including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Longyearbyen Airport (LYR) to Svalbard bus from?

Longyearbyen Airport (LYR) to Svalbard bus services, operated by Svalbard Buss, depart from Longyearbyen Airport station.

Where does the Longyearbyen Airport (LYR) to Svalbard bus arrive?

Longyearbyen Airport (LYR) to Svalbard bus services, operated by Svalbard Buss, arrive at Unis Longyearbyen station.

Where can I stay near Svalbard?

There are 18+ hotels available in Svalbard.

Can I share a ride from Longyearbyen Airport (LYR) to Svalbard?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Longyearbyen Airport (LYR) and Svalbard. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Longyearbyen Airport (LYR) to Svalbard - 2 ways to travel via bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Longyearbyen Airport (LYR) to Svalbard by bus or rideshare

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1. Take the bus from Longyearbyen Airport to Unis Longyearbyenbus
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1. Take the rideshare from Longyearbyen-LYR to Longyearbyenrideshare 5.4 km
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Distance: 5.1 km
Duration: 9 min

What companies run services between Longyearbyen Airport (LYR), SJ and Svalbard, SJ?

Svalbard Buss operates a bus from Longyearbyen Airport to Unis Longyearbyen once daily. Tickets cost $11 and the journey takes 9 min.

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