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There are 4 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
    35h 19m
    $411–1,313

  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
    38h 35m
    $407–1,151

  3. 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
    45h 29m
    $450–1,362

  4. 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
    47h 43m
    $481–1,659

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration36h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$407Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Svalbard, SJ?

Delta, Scandinavian Airlines, and seven other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) 3 times a day.

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