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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Svalbard is to train and fly which costs $410 - $800 and takes 10h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Svalbard is to train and fly which takes 10h 45m and costs $410 - $800.

How far is it from Bern to Svalbard?

The distance between Bern and Svalbard is 3570 km.

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

It takes approximately 10h 45m to get from Bern to Svalbard, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Svalbard?

There are 18+ hotels available in Svalbard.

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

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

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Train to Zurich Airport, fly
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1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane ZRH - LYR
10h 45m
$414–762
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane GVA - LYR
22h 32m
$489–955

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

6Weekly Planes

8h 53mAverage Duration

$344Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bern to Svalbard.

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Distance: 3,569.8 km
Duration: 10h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Bern to Svalbard. However, you can take the train to Zürich Flughafen, walk to Zurich Airport (ZRH) 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 Genève-Aéroport, walk to Geneva International Airport (GVA) airport, fly to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR), walk to Longyearbyen Airport, then take the bus to Unis Longyearbyen.

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