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How to get fromBern to Svalbardby train or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Bern to Svalbard by train or plane

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  1. Train to Zurich Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)planeZRH - LYR
    21h 32m
    $316–639

  2. Train to Basel, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
    2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)planeBSL - LYR
    19h 48m
    $224–773

  3. Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bern to Brigtrain
    2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallaratetrain
    3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)planeMXP - LYR
    25h
    $401–712

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration20h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Basel SBB, walk to Basel, Bahnhof SBB, take the line 50 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.

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