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

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There are 5 ways to get from Benghazi 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 Benina International Airport (BEN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)planeBEN - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
    9h 27m
    €157–702

  2. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Benghazi to Villa San Giovannicar
    2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
    2d 19h
    €957–1,383

  3. Fly to Palermo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Benina International Airport (BEN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)planeBEN - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Aeroporto to Messina Centraletrain
    8h 58m
    €164–707

  4. Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Benina International Airport (BEN) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)planeBEN - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry
    13h 5m
    €244–1,040

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

    1. Fly from Benina International Airport (BEN) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)planeBEN - SUF
    2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain
    3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
    13h 26m

Benina International Airport (BEN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration7h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€127Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Benghazi, Libya and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Benghazi to Messina. However, you can take the taxi to Benina International Airport (BEN) 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 Benghazi to Messina Marittima via Villa San Giovanni in around 2d 19h.

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