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LYR to Longyearbyen

Arriving at Svalbard Airport, Longyear? Compare taxi, driving and public transport to Longyearbyen. For a hotel, enter your address below.

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Longyearbyen · Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Longyearbyen city centre

Hotel name or street addressGoogle Maps will find the address. Airport fares below are a reference until the exact destination is confirmed.

Travellers & arrival details1 adult

AdultsReady to leave arrivalsWhat matters most?

Use the airport's local time and allow for baggage and passport control. Adult single fares; check children's fares with the operator.

YOUR ARRIVAL, THREE WAYS

LYR Longyearbyen city centre

Svalbard Airport, Longyear · Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Compare at a glanceTime, fare and arrival point

Taxi, car and public transport comparison
Your options	Taxi	Car	Public transport
Listed ride time	Check journey time	Check driving time	Approx. 15 min
Fare / cost	kr795	Fuel + other costs	kr125
Where you arrive	Requested accommodation in Longyearbyen	Parking near your address	Longyearbyen city-centre/hotel stops

Times exclude waiting, baggage collection and the onward journey from the stop. Car costs depend on your vehicle and route.

Taxi

Longyearbyen Taxi — pre-booked arrival transfer

kr795Pre-booked operator fare · Per vehicle, one way

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Book a car for your arrival time and address. Choose the vehicle for your passengers and luggage.

Pick-up: Arrivals hall, driver with name sign
Arrives at: Requested accommodation in Longyearbyen

Published pre-booked price for 1–4 passengers per vehicle; subject to operator confirmation. The lower taxi-queue starting price is a different product.

Pickup & booking details

Where to go: Arrivals hall, driver with name sign
Good to know: Enter flight details and destination in the operator request form. No hotel-specific availability is inferred.

Operator tickets & live information ↗

Get an exact taxi quote ↗View driving route Google Maps · Route preview, not a booking

Longyearbyen Taxi — published airport transfer ↗Checked 10 Sep 2026

Car

Self-drive / rental

Calculate fuel for your road distance below

Check driving time

Useful when you already have a car, or your trip continues beyond the city.

Parking: Check parking at your hotel or near your destination.
Tolls & city rules: Check your chosen route and local driving restrictions.

Estimate fuel & tolls

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Public transport

Svalbard Buss airport shuttle

kr125Per adult, one way

Approx. 15 min

Take the airport connection, then walk or transfer to your final address.

Arrives at: Longyearbyen city-centre/hotel stops
Frequency: Meets regular scheduled flights; normally departs after baggage delivery, around 30–40 minutes after landing.

Adult one-way fare. The older NOK110 airport-page fare is superseded by the dated operator list.

Where to board & buy tickets

Where to go: Svalbard Airport terminal
Good to know: Approximate 15-minute journey from Avinor: https://www.avinor.no/en/airport/Svalbard/info/to-and-from-the-airport/; time varies by drop-off stop.

Operator tickets & live information ↗

Tickets & fares ↗Open transit route Google Maps · Current transit directions

Svalbard Buss og Taxi — effective 1 August 2026 ↗Checked 10 Sep 2026

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Airport location map. Use the directions links for your actual route.

Svalbard Airport, Longyear → Longyearbyen city centre

The dotted line connects the two locations. It is not a road or transit route.

Fares come from the sources shown. Check current departures, fare conditions and your final stop before travelling.

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Questions

Before you leave the airport

A few useful answers about fares, routes and arrivals.

Can I get directions straight to my hotel?

Yes. Choose My hotel / address and enter the name or address. Driving and transit links open Google Maps with that destination. Listed airport fares and times remain a reference to the stated stop or zone, not a hotel quote.

Where do the taxi and public transport prices come from?

We use airport, transport operator and official tariff sources. Each researched option shows its source and review date. Fixed fares, metered estimates and from-prices are labelled separately. Missing or outdated prices are not guessed.

Does the car price include rental and parking?

No. The optional estimator calculates fuel from road distance × consumption ÷ 100 × price per litre, then adds only the tolls you enter. Rental, insurance, parking and other charges are separate.

Which transport option is best?

It depends on your destination, luggage, group and arrival time. The comparison uses verified information and labels only supported advantages. A listed train ride time excludes waiting and travel from the station to your hotel.

Can I use this for a late-night arrival?

Add the time you expect to leave arrivals in the airport's local timezone. We check listed service hours where available. Allow for baggage and passport control, and verify the last departure or holiday timetable with the operator.

How are group fares calculated?

Adult single fares, including shared taxis priced per passenger, are multiplied by the number of adults. For fares priced per vehicle, a group total is calculated only when vehicle capacity is confirmed. Children's fares and unlisted extras are not assumed.

Why does Google Maps show a different transit route?

Google Maps uses your destination and current journey options. It may choose a different connection because of departure time, disruptions or the final address. The researched airport service remains useful background.

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