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How to get fromZurich to Longyearbyenby train or plane

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

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  1. Train to Basel, fly

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    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
    $232–849

  2. 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
    $257–1,079

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration16h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,526.3 km
  • Duration: 16h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Zurich to Longyearbyen. However, you can take the train to Basel SBB, walk to Basel, Bahnhof SBB, take the bus to Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, walk to Basel (BSL) airport, fly to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR), walk to Longyearbyen Airport, then take the bus to Unis Longyearbyen. Alternatively, you can take the train to Singen, take the train to Böblingen, take the train to Rohr, take the train to Flughafen/Messe, walk to Stuttgart Airport (STR) airport, fly to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR), walk to Longyearbyen Airport, then take the bus to Unis Longyearbyen.

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