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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
    19h 29m
    $464–1,214

  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 2m
    $535–1,451

  3. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane GSO - LYR
    44h 28m
    $585–1,419

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

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration15h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$451Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,236.9 km
  • Duration: 19h 29m

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

Delta, Scandinavian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) once daily.

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