What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Svalbard?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Svalbard is to train and fly which costs $230 - $700 and takes 11h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Svalbard?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Svalbard is to train and fly which takes 11h 5m and costs $230 - $700.

How far is it from Basel to Svalbard?

The distance between Basel and Svalbard is 3437 km.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Svalbard?

It takes approximately 14h 46m to get from Basel to Svalbard, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Svalbard?

There are 19+ hotels available in Svalbard.

Basel to Svalbard - 2 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Basel to Svalbard by plane or train

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Fly from Basel
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane BSL - LYR
14h 46m
$235–616
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
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1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane ZRH - LYR
11h 5m
$232–685

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

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14h 7mAverage Duration

$181Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,436.8 km
Duration: 14h 46m

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

Norwegian Air Shuttle, Scandinavian Airlines, and easyJet fly from Basel (BSL) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) once daily.

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