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

The cheapest way to get from Italy to Svalbard is to train and fly which costs $250 - $470 and takes 22h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Italy to Svalbard is to fly which takes 18h 30m and costs $210 - $750.

How far is it from Italy to Svalbard?

The distance between Italy and Svalbard is 3693 km.

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

It takes approximately 22h 1m to get from Italy to Svalbard, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Svalbard?

There are nine+ hotels available in Svalbard.

Italy to Svalbard - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Italy to Svalbard by train, plane, or bus

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

Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane MXP - LYR
22h 1m
$256–467
Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane CTA - LYR
18h 30m
$216–716
Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane BGY - LYR
20h 59m
$218–792

Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

6Weekly Planes

18h 52mAverage Duration

$212Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Italy to Svalbard.

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Distance: 3,693.4 km
Duration: 22h 1m

What companies run services between Italy and Svalbard, SJ?

Scandinavian Airlines and Norwegian Air Shuttle fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) 6 times a week.

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How to get fromItaly to SvalbardBy train, plane, or bus

There are 3 ways to get from Italy to Svalbard by train, plane, or bus

Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly

Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport

Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly