How to travel from Kristiansund to Svalbard, Norway

The distance between Kristiansund and Svalbard is around 2,398km (1,490 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kristiansund to Svalbard by plane, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Kristiansund (KSU) to Longyearbyen (LYR).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 4,640($455)
Operated byScandinavian Airlines+ 1 others
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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Molde lufthavn Årø then fly from Molde (MOL) to Longyearbyen (LYR).

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 5,850($570)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry and Plane

Take a ferry to Trondheim hurtigbåtterminal then fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Longyearbyen (LYR).

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 4,190($410)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus to Ålesund rådhus, Fly

Take the bus to Ålesund rådhus then fly from Alesund (AES) to Longyearbyen (LYR).

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,265($220)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kristiansund and Svalbard

There are several options for getting from Kristiansund to Svalbard by plane, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around NOK 2,265 ($220) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 4,640 ($455).

The distance between Kristiansund and Svalbard is around 2,398km (1,490 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,691km (1,051 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Kristiansund and Svalbard by plane.

The quickest way to get from Kristiansund to Svalbard is to fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx NOK 4,640 ($455).

The cheapest way to travel between Kristiansund and Svalbard is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around NOK 2,265 ($220) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kristiansund and Svalbard. Flights depart from Kristiansund (KSU) and arrive at Longyearbyen (LYR) - via Oslo (OSL). The flight takes around 3h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Kristiansund to Svalbard. There is however a flight that goes via Oslo (OSL). This services will take at least 4h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Kristiansund to Svalbard typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Kristiansund (KSU) 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 Kristiansund to Svalbard is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around NOK 4,640 ($455).

How do I get from Kristiansund to Svalbard

Compare travel optionsbetween Kristiansund and Svalbard

Transport options from Kristiansund to Svalbard
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 35m
NOK 4,640($455)
hourly2,398km (1,490 miles)
Bus and Plane
5h 30m
NOK 5,850($570)
hourly2,437km (1,514 miles)
Ferry and Plane
8h 20m
NOK 4,190($410)
every 20 mins2,589km (1,609 miles)
Bus to Ålesund rådhus, Fly
8h 20m
NOK 2,265($220)
every 3 hours2,569km (1,597 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Kristiansund and Svalbard

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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