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How to get fromSwitzerland to Longyearbyenby plane or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Switzerland to Longyearbyen by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Geneva International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane GVA - LYR
    21h 46m
    $329–629

  2. Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain train
    2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane LIN - LYR
    21h 48m
    $179–573

  3. Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane MXP - LYR
    26h 53m
    $188–669

  4. Fly from Basel

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane BSL - LYR
    22h 31m
    $215–766

  5. Fly from Zurich Airport

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane ZRH - LYR
    18h 14m
    $376–669

  6. Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to München Hbftrain train
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Flughafen Münchentrain train
    3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane MUC - LYR
    24h 52m
    $312–731

Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration19h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$196Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,594 km
  • Duration: 21h 46m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Longyearbyen, SJ?

Scandinavian Airlines and Norwegian Air Shuttle fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) 5 times a week.

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