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How to get fromSvalbard to Russiaby plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Svalbard to Russia by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Krasnodar

    best
    1. Fly from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Krasnodar (KRR)plane plane LYR - KRR
    27h 55m
    ₽28,376–71,486

  2. Fly to Riga International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane LYR - RIX
    2. Take the train from Riia raudteejaam to Aardlatrain train
    3. Take the train from Kirsi to Koidulatrain train
    4. Take the train from Pechory-Pskovskie to Baltiysky Railway Terminaltrain train
    25h 36m
    ₽13,838–46,713

  3. Fly to Pulkovo Airport

    1. Fly from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Pulkovo Airport (LED)plane plane LYR - LED
    18h 47m
    ₽28,016–71,066

  4. Fly to Turku Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Turku Airport (TKU)plane plane LYR - TKU
    2. Take the bus from Turku, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallinn Bussijaam to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus bus
    27h 34m
    ₽24,630–80,480

  5. Fly to Tartu Ülenurme Airport, train

    1. Fly from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY)plane plane LYR - TAY
    2. Take the train from Vana-Kuuste to Koidulatrain train
    3. Take the train from Pechory-Pskovskie to Baltiysky Railway Terminaltrain train
    21h 5m
    ₽22,726–78,581

Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Krasnodar (KRR) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration25h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket₽27,159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,853.5 km
  • Duration: 27h 55m

What companies run services between Svalbard, SJ and Russia?

Scandinavian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Krasnodar (KRR) once daily.

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