What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Longyearbyen?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Longyearbyen is to fly which costs $190 - $600 and takes 10h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Longyearbyen?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Longyearbyen is to fly which takes 10h 9m and costs $190 - $600.

How far is it from Zurich to Longyearbyen?

The distance between Zurich and Longyearbyen is 3526 km.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Longyearbyen?

It takes approximately 15h 39m to get from Zurich to Longyearbyen, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Longyearbyen?

There are 18+ hotels available in Longyearbyen.

Zurich to Longyearbyen - 2 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Zurich to Longyearbyen by train or plane

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Train to Basel, fly
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane BSL - LYR
15h 39m
$268–815
Fly from Zurich Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane ZRH - LYR
10h 9m
$196–575

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

7Weekly Planes

16h 1mAverage Duration

$181Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Zurich to Longyearbyen.

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Distance: 3,526.3 km
Duration: 15h 39m

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

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

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