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How to get fromZurich to Longyearbyenby plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Zurich to Longyearbyen by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Zurich Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane ZRH - LYR
    12h 59m
    $376–667

  2. Train to Basel, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train
    2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane BSL - LYR
    16h 59m
    $222–849

  3. Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Singentrain train
    2. Take the train from Singen to Böblingentrain train
    3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane STR - LYR
    15h 33m
    $259–1,068

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration12h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$183Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,455.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 59m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Longyearbyen, SJ?

Norwegian Air Shuttle, Swiss, and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) 4 times a week.

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