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

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There are 3 ways to get from Beirut to Messina by plane, train, 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)plane plane BEY - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    8h 55m
    €151–419

  2. Fly 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
    10h 55m
    €188–503

  3. Fly 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
    11h 9m
    €297–585

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket€124Cheapest 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, 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 Palermo Airport (PMO), walk to Palermo Aeroporto, take the train to Palermo Centrale, then take the train to Messina Centrale.

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