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How to get fromSwitzerland to Svalbardby plane or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Switzerland to Svalbard by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Basel

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    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane BSL - LYR
    24h 21m
    $215–766

  2. Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly

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    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

  3. Fly from Zurich Airport

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane ZRH - LYR
    20h 34m
    $376–669

  4. Fly from Geneva International Airport

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane GVA - LYR
    21h 43m
    $323–615

Basel (BSL) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration22h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$199Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Switzerland to Svalbard.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,436.8 km
  • Duration: 24h 21m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Svalbard, SJ?

Norwegian Air Shuttle, Scandinavian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) once daily.

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