There are 5 ways to get from Benghazi to Cairo by plane, bus, car, or train
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Fly to Cairo International Airport
best- Fly from Benina International Airport (BEN) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane BEN - CAI
3h 19m$121–526Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Benghazi to Tripolibus
- Take the bus from Tripoli to Abasya Bus Stnbus
2d 17h$44–147Bus via Tripoli
- Take the bus from Benghazi to Tripolibus
- Take the bus from Tripoli to Cairobus
36h 58m$78–80Drive 1,212.4 km
- Drive from Benghazi to Cairocar 1,212.4 km
13h 38m$63–90Fly to Alexandria, train
- Fly from Benina International Airport (BEN) to Alexandria (ALY)plane BEN - ALY
- Take the train from Alexandria to Cairotrain
4h 59m$131–670
Benina International Airport (BEN) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Benghazi to Cairo is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 13h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Benghazi to Cairo is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Benghazi to Cairo. However, there are services departing from Benghazi and arriving at Cairo via Tripoli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 58m.
The distance between Benghazi and Cairo is 1129 km. The road distance is 1212.4 km.
The best way to get from Benghazi to Cairo without a car is to bus via Tripoli which takes 36h 58m and costs $78 - $81.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Benghazi to Cairo, including transfers.
Benghazi to Cairo bus services, operated by Essahim Bus Company, depart from Benghazi station.
The best way to get from Benghazi to Cairo is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Tripoli, which costs $78 - $81 and takes 36h 58m.
Benghazi to Cairo bus services, operated by Essahim Bus Company, arrive at Tripoli station.
Cairo is 1h ahead of Benghazi. It is currently 9:00 PM in Benghazi and 10:00 PM in Cairo.
What companies run services between Benghazi, Libya and Cairo, Egypt?
Berniq Airways and Egyptair fly from Benina International Airport (BEN) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Benghazi to Cairo via Tripoli, Tripoli, and Cairo in around 36h 58m.
- Website
- berniq.aero
Flights from Benina International Airport to Cairo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–490
- Website
- egyptair.com
Flights from Benina International Airport to Cairo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–750
Flights from Benina International Airport to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- buraq.aero
Flights from Benina International Airport to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Phone
- 1661
- support@enr.gov.eg
- Website
- enr.gov.eg
Train from Alexandria to Cairo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–35
- Schedules at
- enr.gov.eg
- Tourist
- $17–35
- Phone
- +218 91-8999650
- info@essahim.com
- Website
- essahim.com
Bus from Benghazi to Tripoli
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26
- Schedules at
- essahim.com
- Phone
- +218 92-0170555
- Website
- nahj.ly
Bus from Tripoli to Cairo
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $49
- Schedules at
- nahj.ly
- Phone
- +218 92-1228870
- info@al-mada.ly
- Website
- al-mada.ly
Bus from Benghazi to Tripoli
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–50
- Schedules at
- al-mada.ly
Bus from Tripoli to Abasya Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $28–100
- Schedules at
- al-mada.ly
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Yes, the driving distance between Benghazi to Cairo is 1212 km. It takes approximately 13h 38m to drive from Benghazi to Cairo.
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