What is the cheapest way to get from Canberra to Longyearbyen?

The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Longyearbyen is to bus and fly which costs $550 - $2,400 and takes 2 days 14h.

What is the fastest way to get from Canberra to Longyearbyen?

The fastest way to get from Canberra to Longyearbyen is to bus and fly which takes 2 days 14h and costs $550 - $2,400.

How far is it from Canberra to Longyearbyen?

The distance between Canberra and Longyearbyen is 15052 km.

How long does it take to get from Canberra to Longyearbyen?

It takes approximately 2 days 18h to get from Canberra to Longyearbyen, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Canberra and Longyearbyen?

Longyearbyen is 10h behind Canberra. It is currently 9:32 AM in Canberra and 11:32 PM in Longyearbyen.

Where can I stay near Longyearbyen?

There are 16+ hotels available in Longyearbyen.

Canberra to Longyearbyen - 2 ways to travel via bus, and plane

There are 2 ways to get from Canberra to Longyearbyen by bus or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Moruya Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Moruya Airportbus
2. Fly from Moruya Airport (MYA) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane MYA - LYR
2d 18h
$939–3,749
Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane SYD - LYR
2d 14h
$594–2,356

Moruya Airport (MYA) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

3Weekly Planes

2d 16hAverage Duration

$912Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Canberra to Longyearbyen.

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Distance: 15,052.3 km
Duration: 2d 18h

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Longyearbyen, SJ?

There is no direct connection from Canberra to Longyearbyen. However, you can take the bus to Moruya Airport, walk to Moruya Airport (MYA) airport, fly to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR), walk to Longyearbyen Airport, then take the bus to Unis Longyearbyen. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Sydney International Airport, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR), walk to Longyearbyen Airport, then take the bus to Unis Longyearbyen.

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