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How to get fromBasel to Svalbardby plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Basel 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
    15h 29m
    $245–566

  2. Train to Zurich Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane ZRH - LYR
    10h 59m
    $411–723

  3. Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain train
    2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain train
    3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane GVA - LYR
    23h 57m
    $516–1,028

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

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration15h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$221Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Svalbard, SJ?

Norwegian Air Shuttle, easyJet, and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) 4 times a week.

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