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How to get fromSvalbard to North Poleby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Svalbard to North Pole by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Fairbanks

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    1. Fly from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane LYR - FAI
    44h 48m
    $867–2,417

  2. Fly to Anchorage International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane LYR - ANC
    2. Take the train from Anchorage to Fairbankstrain train
    2d 5h
    $1,185–3,365

Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration38h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$885Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,562.1 mi
  • Duration: 44h 48m

What companies run services between Svalbard, SJ and North Pole, AK, USA?

Norwegian Air Shuttle, Lufthansa, and three other airlines fly from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Fairbanks (FAI) 3 times a week.

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