How to travel from Røros to Svalbard, Norway

The distance between Røros and Svalbard is around 2,339km (1,453 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 30m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Røros 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 SvalbardRøros if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Skansen then fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Longyearbyen (LYR).

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 5,420($530)
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Train to Hamar, plane

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

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    NOK 3,595($350)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Røros and Svalbard

There are several options for getting from Røros to Svalbard by train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around NOK 3,595 ($350) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 5,420 ($530).

The distance between Røros and Svalbard is around 2,339km (1,453 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,746km (1,085 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from Røros and Svalbard by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Røros to Svalbard is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 30m and will set you back approx NOK 5,420 ($530).

The cheapest way to travel between Røros and Svalbard is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around NOK 3,595 ($350) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Røros to Svalbard. We recommend that you take the train to Skansen then fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Longyearbyen (LYR). instead which will take 7h 30m.

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 Røros to Svalbard is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around NOK 5,420 ($530).

How do I get from Røros to Svalbard

Compare travel optionsbetween Røros and Svalbard

Transport options from Røros to Svalbard
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
7h 30m
NOK 5,420($530)
4 times a day2,536km (1,576 miles)
Train to Hamar, plane
7h 50m
NOK 3,595($350)
5 times a day2,339km (1,453 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