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How to get fromRaleigh to Svalbardby plane, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane RDU - LYR
    20h 34m
    $564–1,914

  2. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane RIC - LYR
    24h 14m
    $585–2,057

  3. Train to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane IAD - LYR
    26h 24m
    $612–1,908

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration17h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$574Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,236.9 km
  • Duration: 20h 34m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Svalbard, SJ?

Delta, Scandinavian Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) 3 times a day.

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