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How to get fromLongyearbyen to North Poleby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Longyearbyen to North Pole by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Fairbanks

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    1. Fly from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane LYR - FAI
    45h 58m
    $917–2,517

  2. Fly to Anchorage International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane LYR - ANC
    2. Take the train from Anchorage to Fairbankstrain train
    2d 6h
    $1,045–3,115

Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration39h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$711Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,562.1 mi
  • Duration: 45h 58m

What companies run services between Longyearbyen, SJ and North Pole, AK, USA?

Scandinavian Airlines, Lufthansa, and three other airlines fly from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Fairbanks (FAI) twice a week.

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