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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
    16h 36m
    $215–816

  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
    14h 10m
    $410–721

  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
    24h 53m
    $417–744

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

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration17h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,436.8 km
  • Duration: 16h 36m

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

Norwegian Air Shuttle, Scandinavian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) 5 times a week.

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