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How to get fromMalaysia to Svalbardby plane, train, car ferry, tram, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Malaysia to Svalbard by plane, train, car ferry, tram, or bus

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  1. Fly from Penang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane PEN - LYR
    32h
    $612–2,112

  2. Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane SIN - LYR
    2d 3h
    $516–1,030

  3. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane KUL - LYR
    25h 10m
    $663–1,930

  4. Car ferry, tram, train to Hat Yai, fly

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    4. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane HDY - LYR
    29h 6m
    $865–2,025

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration30h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$633Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,346.6 km
  • Duration: 32h

What companies run services between Malaysia and Svalbard, SJ?

Thai Airways International, Scandinavian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) 6 times a week.

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