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How to get fromLyon to Longyearbyenby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Lyon to Longyearbyen by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

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    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)planeLYS - LYR
    24h 43m
    $198–728

  2. Train to Geneva International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)planeGVA - LYR
    23h 38m
    $224–807

Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration23h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Lyon, France and Longyearbyen, SJ?

Norwegian Air Shuttle and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) 4 times a week.

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