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How to get fromTromsø to Spitsbergenby plane, unknown, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Tromsø to Spitsbergen by plane, unknown, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Tromsø Airport, Langnes, travel

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    1. Fly from Tromsø Airport, Langnes (TOS) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane TOS - LYR
    2. Walk from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Spitsbergenunknown unknown
    2h 46m

  2. Ferry, bus to Sorkjosen, fly, travel

    1. Take the ferry from Tromsø Prostneset hurtigbåtkai to Skjervøy kaiferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Skjervøy to Sørkjosen Flyplassvegenbus bus
    3. Fly from Sorkjosen (SOJ) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane SOJ - LYR
    4. Walk from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Spitsbergenunknown unknown
    13h 29m

Tromsø Airport, Langnes (TOS) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar1Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,013.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Tromsø, Norway and Spitsbergen, SJ?

There is no direct connection from Tromsø to Spitsbergen. However, you can fly to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) then travel to Spitsbergen. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Skjervøy kai, walk to Skjervøy, take the bus to Sørkjosen Flyplassvegen, walk to Sorkjosen (SOJ) airport, fly to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR), then travel to Spitsbergen.

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