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How to get fromBeirut to Messinaby plane, train, ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Beirut to Messina by plane, train, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly Beirut International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane BEY - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    9h 28m
    €284–415

  2. Drive to Damascus International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

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    1. Drive from Beirut to Damascus International Airport (DAM)car car
    2. Fly from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane DAM - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    11h 27m
    €156–449

  3. Fly Beirut International Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane BEY - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    10h 18m
    €188–637

Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration8h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,993.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 28m

What companies run services between Beirut, Lebanon and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Beirut to Messina. However, you can take the taxi to Beirut International Airport (BEY) airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, take the bus to Catania, walk to Catania Centrale, then take the train to Messina Centrale. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Beirut International Airport (BEY) airport, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), walk to Reggio Calabria Airport, take the line 28 bus to Reggio di Calabria - Ponte Libertà, walk to Reggio di Calabria, then take the ferry to Messina Marittima.

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