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

The cheapest way to get from Longyearbyen to Bern is to fly and train which costs SFr 150 - SFr 650 and takes 14h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Longyearbyen to Bern is to fly and train which takes 11h 32m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 650.

How far is it from Longyearbyen to Bern?

The distance between Longyearbyen and Bern is 3539 km.

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

It takes approximately 11h 32m to get from Longyearbyen to Bern, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 342+ hotels available in Bern.

Longyearbyen to Bern - 3 ways to travel via train, and plane

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

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Fly to Basel, train
best
1. Fly from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Basel (BSL)plane LYR - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
11h 32m
CHF 165–608
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LYR - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
14h 54m
CHF 158–618
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LYR - MXP
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossolatrain
3. Take the train from Brig to Berntrain
28h 51m
CHF 253–501

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

2Weekly Planes

7h 15mAverage Duration

CHF 135Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Longyearbyen to Bern.

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Distance: 3,538.7 km
Duration: 11h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Longyearbyen to Bern. However, you can take the bus to Longyearbyen Airport, walk to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) airport, fly to Basel (BSL), walk to Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft, take the line 50 bus to Basel, Bahnhof SBB, walk to Basel SBB, then take the train to Bern. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Longyearbyen Airport, walk to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), walk to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, take the train to Gallarate, take the train to Domodossola, take the train to Brig, then take the train to Bern.

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