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How to get fromZurich to Svalbardby plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Zurich to Svalbard by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Zurich Airport

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    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)planeZRH - LYR
    16h 35m
    $279–571

  2. Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Singentrain
    2. Take the train from Singen to Böblingentrain
    3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)planeSTR - LYR
    20h 31m
    $430–630

  3. Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
    2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
    3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)planeMXP - LYR
    28h 8m
    $389–660

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration18h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Svalbard, SJ?

Scandinavian Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, and two other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) once daily.

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