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

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There are 4 ways to get from Beirut to Messina by plane, bus, ferry, car, or train

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

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    1. Fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane BEY - CTA
    2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Messina Viale Boccetta Palaculturabus bus
    8h 37m
    €177–423

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

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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 bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Messina Viale Boccetta Palaculturabus bus
    10h 30m
    €149–358

  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 Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    10h 56m
    €226–580

  4. Fly Beirut International Airport to Palermo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane BEY - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    11h 19m
    €197–496

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

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration7h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€131Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop, then take the bus to Messina Viale Boccetta Palacultura. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Beirut International Airport (BEY) airport, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), walk to Reggio di Calabria - Airport, take the bus to Reggio di Calabria - Porto, walk to Reggio Calabria, then take the ferry to Messina Marittima.

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