How to travel from Kongsberg to Svalbard, Norway

The distance between Kongsberg and Svalbard is around 2,146km (1,334 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 5m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Kongsberg to Svalbard by train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SvalbardKongsberg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Longyearbyen (LYR).

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 4,070($395)
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Train to Kristiansand stasjon, Fly

Take the train to Kristiansand stasjon then fly from Kristiansand (KRS) to Longyearbyen (LYR).

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Flight time3h 40m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 6,690($655)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kongsberg and Svalbard

There are several options for getting from Kongsberg to Svalbard by train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around NOK 4,070 ($395) and will take around 5h 5m.

The distance between Kongsberg and Svalbard is around 2,146km (1,334 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,082km (1,294 miles)

It takes around 5h 5m to get from Kongsberg and Svalbard by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Kongsberg to Svalbard is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx NOK 4,070 ($395).

The cheapest way to travel between Kongsberg and Svalbard is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around NOK 4,070 ($395) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kongsberg to Svalbard. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Longyearbyen (LYR). instead which will take 5h 5m.

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 Kongsberg to Svalbard is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around NOK 4,070 ($395).

How do I get from Kongsberg to Svalbard

Compare travel optionsbetween Kongsberg and Svalbard

Transport options from Kongsberg to Svalbard
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
5h 5m
NOK 4,070($395)
hourly2,146km (1,334 miles)
Train to Kristiansand stasjon, Fly
7h 50m
NOK 6,690($655)
every 4 hours2,548km (1,583 miles)

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Airports near Svalbard

The following major airports near Svalbard offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.

HVG
Valan Airport (HVG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
855km (531 miles) from Svalbard
HFT
Hammerfest Airport (HFT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
870km (540 miles) from Svalbard
TOS
Tromsø Airport (TOS)
International Airport
Distance
954km (593 miles) from Svalbard