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How to get fromRaleigh to Svalbardby plane, train or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to Svalbard by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane RDU - LYR
    21h 54m
    $411–1,213
  2. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane CLT - LYR
    25h 59m
    $407–1,150
  3. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane GSO - LYR
    28h 26m
    $523–1,535
  4. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane FAY - LYR
    29h 29m
    $419–1,327
  5. Train, train to Norfolk International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    3. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane ORF - LYR
    28h 23m
    $480–1,609
  6. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane RIC - LYR
    26h 9m
    $449–1,357

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration24h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$402Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Svalbard, SJ?

Delta, Scandinavian Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) once daily.

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