How to travel from Sandefjord to Svalbard, Norway

The distance between Sandefjord and Svalbard is around 2,184km (1,357 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 30m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Sandefjord 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 SvalbardSandefjord 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 30m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,880($280)
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Fly

Fly from Oslo Sandefjord (TRF) to Longyearbyen (LYR).

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time5h 10m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 5,085($495)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sandefjord and Svalbard

There are several options for getting from Sandefjord to Svalbard by train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around NOK 2,880 ($280) and will take around 5h 30m.

The distance between Sandefjord and Svalbard is around 2,184km (1,357 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,137km (1,328 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Sandefjord and Svalbard by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Sandefjord to Svalbard is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx NOK 2,880 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Sandefjord and Svalbard is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around NOK 2,880 ($280) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Sandefjord and Svalbard. Flights depart from Oslo Sandefjord (TRF) and arrive at Longyearbyen (LYR) - via Copenhagen (CPH). The flight takes around 5h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Sandefjord to Svalbard. There is however a flight that goes via Copenhagen (CPH) and Oslo (OSL). This services will take at least 5h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Sandefjord to Svalbard typically takes around 5h 10m. Flights depart from Oslo Sandefjord (TRF) 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 Sandefjord to Svalbard is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around NOK 2,880 ($280).

How do I get from Sandefjord to Svalbard

Compare travel optionsbetween Sandefjord and Svalbard

Transport options from Sandefjord to Svalbard
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
5h 30m
NOK 2,880($280)
hourly2,184km (1,357 miles)
Fly
5h 45m
NOK 5,085($495)
hourly2,961km (1,840 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