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

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There are 3 ways to get from Benghazi 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 Benina International Airport (BEN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane BEN - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    8h 10m
    €135–514

  2. Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Benina International Airport (BEN) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane BEN - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    8h 26m

  3. Fly to Palermo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Benina International Airport (BEN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane BEN - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    8h 43m
    €142–528

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 881.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 10m

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, walk to Catania Centrale, then take the train to Messina Centrale. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Benina International Airport (BEN) airport, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), walk to Reggio di Calabria - Airport, take the line 27 bus to Reggio di Calabria - Piazza Garibaldi, walk to Reggio Calabria C.Le, take the train to Villa S.Giovanni, walk to Villa S.Giovanni, then take the ferry to Messina Marittima.

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