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How to get fromMurmansk to North Poleby bus, plane, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Murmansk to North Pole by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, bus to Kirkenes Airport, fly to Fairbanks

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    1. Take the bus from Murmansk Bus station to Zapolyarnybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Zapolyarny to Kirkenes Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Kirkenes Airport (KKN) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane KKN - FAI
    42h 23m

  2. Bus, bus to Vadsø Airport, fly to Fairbanks

    1. Take the bus from Murmansk Bus station to Zapolyarnybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Zapolyarny to Kirkenes Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kirkenes lufthavn Høybuktmoen to Vadsø lufthavnbus bus
    4. Fly from Vadsø Airport (VDS) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane VDS - FAI
    3d 7h

  3. Bus, bus to Kirkenes Airport, fly to Anchorage International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Murmansk Bus station to Zapolyarnybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Zapolyarny to Kirkenes Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Kirkenes Airport (KKN) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane KKN - ANC
    4. Take the train from Anchorage to Fairbankstrain train
    2d 3h

Kirkenes Airport (KKN) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration35h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$609Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,311.2 mi
  • Duration: 42h 23m

What companies run services between Murmansk, Russia and North Pole, AK, USA?

There is no direct connection from Murmansk to North Pole. However, you can take the bus to Zapolyarny, take the bus to Kirkenes Airport, walk to Kirkenes Airport (KKN) airport, fly to Fairbanks (FAI), walk to 728 - Fairbanks International Airport, take the bus to 157 - UAF Wood Center, take the bus to 294 - Lacey St @ Northward Building Southbound, walk to 401 - Noble St @ 8th Ave Southbound, then take the bus to 849 - Santa Claus Lane @ Wells Fargo. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Zapolyarny, take the bus to Kirkenes Airport, take the bus to Vadsø lufthavn, walk to Vadsø Airport (VDS) airport, fly to Fairbanks (FAI), walk to 728 - Fairbanks International Airport, take the bus to 157 - UAF Wood Center, take the bus to 294 - Lacey St @ Northward Building Southbound, walk to 401 - Noble St @ 8th Ave Southbound, then take the bus to 849 - Santa Claus Lane @ Wells Fargo.

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