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How to get fromSvalbard to Ivaloby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Svalbard to Ivalo by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Kirkenes Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Kirkenes Airport (KKN)plane plane LYR - KKN
    2. Take the bus from Kirkenes Airport to Ivalobus bus
    11h 57m
    €649–919

  2. Fly to Lakselv Airport, drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Lakselv Airport (LKL)plane plane LYR - LKL
    2. Drive from Skoganvarreveien 2711 to K-market Karigasniemicar car
    3. Take the bus from K-market Karigasniemi to Ivalon kirkko Ebus bus
    11h 48m
    €202–666

  3. Fly to Alta, bus

    1. Fly from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Alta (ALF)plane plane LYR - ALF
    2. Take the bus from Alta lufthavn to Jergulbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jergul to Samisk videregående skole Karasjokbus bus
    4. Take the bus from K-market Karigasniemi to Ivalon kirkko Ebus bus
    16h 14m
    €279–583

  4. Fly to Rovaniemi, bus

    1. Fly from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane plane LYR - RVN
    2. Take the bus from Lentoasema to Petsamontie 7bus bus
    19h 49m
    €219–719

Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Kirkenes Airport (KKN) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration8h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,271.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 57m

What companies run services between Svalbard, SJ and Ivalo, Finland?

There is no direct connection from Svalbard to Ivalo. However, you can take the bus to Longyearbyen Airport, walk to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) airport, fly to Kirkenes Airport (KKN), walk to Kirkenes Airport, then take the bus to Ivalo. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Longyearbyen Airport, walk to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) airport, fly to Alta (ALF), walk to Alta lufthavn, take the bus to Jergul, take the bus to Samisk videregående skole Karasjok, take the line 254 bus to Karigasniemi tollstasjon, walk to K-market Karigasniemi, then take the bus to Ivalon kirkko E.

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