How to travel from Skien to Svalbard, Norway
The distance between Skien and Svalbard is around 2,236km (1,389 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 5m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Skien to Svalbard by train, 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 → Skien if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Longyearbyen (LYR).
- Duration6h 5m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical costNOK 2,950($290)
Multiple operators
Train to Torp stasjon, Fly
Take the train to Torp stasjon then fly from Oslo Sandefjord (TRF) to Longyearbyen (LYR).
- Duration6h 25m
- Flight time5h 10m
- Typical costNOK 5,145($500)
Multiple operators
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Kristiansand rutebilstasjon then fly from Kristiansand (KRS) to Longyearbyen (LYR).
- Duration7h 40m
- Flight time3h 40m
- Typical costNOK 5,565($545)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Skien and Svalbard
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Skien to Svalbard by train, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around NOK 2,950 ($290) and will take around 6h 5m.
The distance between Skien and Svalbard is around 2,236km (1,389 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,119km (1,317 miles)
It takes around 6h 5m to get from Skien and Svalbard by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Skien to Svalbard is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 5m and will set you back approx NOK 2,950 ($290).
The cheapest way to travel between Skien and Svalbard is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around NOK 2,950 ($290) for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skien 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 6h 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 Skien to Svalbard is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around NOK 2,950 ($290).
Compare travel optionsbetween Skien and Svalbard
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane | 6h 5m | NOK 2,950($290) | hourly | 2,236km (1,389 miles) |
Train to Torp stasjon, Fly | 6h 25m | NOK 5,145($500) | hourly | 3,013km (1,872 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 7h 40m | NOK 5,565($545) | every 2 hours | 2,509km (1,559 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Skien and Svalbard
Airlines
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Widerøe
Bus companies
Nor-Way Bussekspress
Vaernes Ekspressen
Train operators
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