How to travel from Brekstad to Svalbard, Norway
The distance between Brekstad and Svalbard is around 2,428km (1,508 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 5m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Brekstad to Svalbard by ferry, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Svalbard → Brekstad if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Trondheim hurtigbåtterminal then fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Longyearbyen (LYR).
- Duration5h 45m
- Flight time3h 50m
- Typical costNOK 3,730($365)
Multiple operators
Ferry to Kristiansund hurtigbåtkai, Fly
Take a ferry to Kristiansund hurtigbåtkai then fly from Kristiansund (KSU) to Longyearbyen (LYR).
- Duration7h 5m
- Flight time3h 50m
- Typical costNOK 5,145($500)
Multiple operators
Fly
Fly from Orland (OLA) to Longyearbyen (LYR).
- Duration5h 5m
- Flight time4h 10m
- Typical costNOK 2,785($270)
DAT Danish Air Transport
+ 2 othersFerry, Bus and Plane
Take a ferry to Kristiansund hurtigbåtkai then take the bus to Molde lufthavn Årø then fly from Molde (MOL) to Longyearbyen (LYR).
- Duration8hrs
- Flight time3h 50m
- Typical costNOK 6,365($620)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brekstad and Svalbard
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Brekstad to Svalbard by ferry, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around NOK 2,785 ($270) and will take around 5h 5m.
The distance between Brekstad and Svalbard is around 2,428km (1,508 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,629km (1,012 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Brekstad and Svalbard by ferry and plane.
The quickest way to get from Brekstad to Svalbard is to fly which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx NOK 2,785 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Brekstad and Svalbard is to fly which will typically cost around NOK 2,785 ($270) for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Brekstad and Svalbard. Flights depart from Orland (OLA) and arrive at Longyearbyen (LYR) - via Oslo (OSL). The flight takes around 4h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Brekstad to Svalbard. There is however a flight that goes via Oslo (OSL). This services will take at least 5h 5m (not including layover time).
The flight from Brekstad to Svalbard typically takes around 4h 10m. Flights depart from Orland (OLA) and and arrive into Longyearbyen (LYR).
The closest major airport to Svalbard is Valan Airport (HVG) (HVG) which is approximately 855km (531 miles) from Svalbard. Hammerfest Airport (HFT) (HFT) and Tromsø Airport (TOS) (TOS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brekstad to Svalbard is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around NOK 3,730 ($365).
Compare travel optionsbetween Brekstad and Svalbard
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane | 5h 45m | NOK 3,730($365) | every 4 hours | 2,463km (1,531 miles) |
Ferry to Kristiansund hurtigbåtkai, Fly | 7h 5m | NOK 5,145($500) | every 20 mins | 2,522km (1,567 miles) |
Fly | 5h 5m | NOK 2,785($270) | 5 times a week | 2,428km (1,508 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Plane | 8hrs | NOK 6,365($620) | every 20 mins | 2,563km (1,593 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Brekstad and Svalbard
Airlines
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Flyr
DAT Danish Air Transport
Ferry operators
AtB
Airports near Svalbard
The following major airports near Svalbard offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Valan Airport (HVG)
- Distance
- 855km (531 miles) from Svalbard
Hammerfest Airport (HFT)
- Distance
- 870km (540 miles) from Svalbard
Tromsø Airport (TOS)
- Distance
- 954km (593 miles) from Svalbard