How to travel from Voss to Svalbard, Norway

The distance between Voss and Svalbard is around 2,381km (1,479 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 30m.

2 routes found

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bergen stasjon then fly from Bergen (BGO) to Longyearbyen (LYR).

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 3,545($345)
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Train to Oslo S, plane

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

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 4,460($435)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Voss and Svalbard

There are several options for getting from Voss to Svalbard by train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around NOK 3,545 ($345) and will take around 6h 30m.

The distance between Voss and Svalbard is around 2,381km (1,479 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,977km (1,229 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Voss and Svalbard by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Voss to Svalbard is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx NOK 3,545 ($345).

The cheapest way to travel between Voss and Svalbard is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around NOK 3,545 ($345) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Voss to Svalbard. We recommend that you take the train to Bergen stasjon then fly from Bergen (BGO) to Longyearbyen (LYR). instead which will take 6h 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 Voss to Svalbard is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around NOK 3,545 ($345).

How do I get from Voss to Svalbard

Compare travel optionsbetween Voss and Svalbard

Transport options from Voss to Svalbard
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
6h 30m
NOK 3,545($345)
hourly2,429km (1,509 miles)
Train to Oslo S, plane
9h 25m
NOK 4,460($435)
every 4 hours2,381km (1,479 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