There are 5 ways to get from Svalbard to Russia by plane or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Pulkovo Airport
best- Fly from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Pulkovo Airport (LED)plane LYR - LED
24h 37m₽22,039–101,089Fly to Riga International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane LYR - RIX
- Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Aardlatrain
- Take the train from Kirsi to Koidulatrain
- Take the train from Pechory-Pskovskie to Baltiysky Railway Terminaltrain
21h 57m₽19,912–80,802Fly to Krasnodar
- Fly from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Krasnodar (KRR)plane LYR - KRR
21h 25m₽28,409–121,519Fly to Sheremetyevo International Airport
- Fly from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)plane LYR - SVO
25h 49m₽22,049–96,079Fly to Tartu Ülenurme Airport, train
- Fly from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY)plane LYR - TAY
- Take the train from Vana-Kuuste to Koidulatrain
- Take the train from Pechory-Pskovskie to Baltiysky Railway Terminaltrain
20h 35m₽25,834–93,684
Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Pulkovo Airport (LED) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Svalbard to Russia is to fly and train which costs RUB 19000 - RUB 85000 and takes 21h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Svalbard to Russia is to fly and train which takes 20h 35m and costs RUB 25000 - RUB 95000.
The distance between Svalbard and Russia is 2147 km.
It takes approximately 24h 37m to get from Svalbard to Russia, including transfers.
What companies run services between Svalbard, SJ and Russia?
Scandinavian Airlines, Air Serbia, and Pegasus Airlines fly from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Pulkovo Airport (LED) 4 times a week.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Svalbard Airport, Longyear to Tartu Ülenurme Airport via Oslo, Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₽23,000–100,000
Flights from Svalbard Airport, Longyear to Tartu Ülenurme Airport via Tromso, Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ₽32,000–90,000
- Website
- airserbia.com
Flights from Svalbard Airport, Longyear to Pulkovo Airport via Oslo, Belgrade
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 20m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₽21,000–100,000
Flights from Svalbard Airport, Longyear to Sheremetyevo International Airport via Oslo, Belgrade
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 55m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- ₽21,000–95,000
- Website
- aeroflot.ru
Flights from Svalbard Airport, Longyear to Krasnodar via Oslo, Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 5m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₽27,000–120,000
- Website
- norwegian.com
Flights from Svalbard Airport, Longyear to Riga International Airport via Oslo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₽16,000–75,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Svalbard Airport, Longyear to Pulkovo Airport via Oslo, Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 29h
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₽37,000–140,000
- Website
- flysas.com
Flights from Svalbard Airport, Longyear to Riga International Airport via Oslo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- ₽16,000–75,000
- Phone
- +372 616 0245
- klienditugi@elron.ee
- Website
- Elron
Train from Riga-Pasazieru to Aardla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,300–2,300
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- ₽1,500–2,300
Train from Kirsi to Koidula
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽410–750
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- ₽500–750
Train from Vana-Kuuste to Koidula
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽470–700
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- ₽470–700
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Pechory-Pskovskie to Baltiysky Railway Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,100–1,600
- Website
- Russian Railways
- Lastochka Train
- ₽1,100–1,600
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽1,100–1,600
Train from Pechory-Pskovskie to Baltiysky Railway Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,100–1,600
- Website
- Russian Railways
- Lastochka Train
- ₽1,100–1,600
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽1,100–1,600
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