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

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There are 5 ways to get from Beirut to Messina by plane, train, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)planeBEY - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
    8h 53m
    €229–343

  2. Fly to Palermo Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Palermo Airport (PMO)planeBEY - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Aeroporto to Messina Centraletrain
    10h 44m
    €131–338

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Beirut to Villa San Giovannicar
    2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
    42h 59m
    €650–939

  4. Fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)planeBEY - SUF
    2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain
    3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
    10h 22m

  5. Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)planeBEY - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
    12h 53m

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

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration7h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€137Cheapest 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 Airport, take the bus to Catania Via Archimede, walk to Catania Centrale, then take the train to Messina Centrale. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Beirut to Messina Marittima via Villa San Giovanni in around 42h 59m.

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