What is the cheapest way to get from Cairo to Benghazi?

The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Benghazi is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 13h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairo to Benghazi?

The fastest way to get from Cairo to Benghazi is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $120 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Cairo and Benghazi?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairo to Benghazi. However, there are services departing from Cairo and arriving at Benghazi via Tripoli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 57m.

How far is it from Cairo to Benghazi?

The distance between Cairo and Benghazi is 1155 km. The road distance is 1211.7 km.

How do I travel from Cairo to Benghazi without a car?

The best way to get from Cairo to Benghazi without a car is to bus via Tripoli which takes 36h 57m and costs $77 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Cairo to Benghazi?

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Cairo to Benghazi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairo to Benghazi bus from?

Cairo to Benghazi bus services, operated by Nahj Al-Madina, depart from Cairo station.

Bus or fly from Cairo to Benghazi?

The best way to get from Cairo to Benghazi is to bus via Tripoli which takes 36h 57m and costs $77 - $80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $650 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Cairo to Benghazi bus arrive?

Cairo to Benghazi bus services, operated by Nahj Al-Madina, arrive at Tripoli station.

Can I drive from Cairo to Benghazi?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairo to Benghazi is 1212 km. It takes approximately 13h 40m to drive from Cairo to Benghazi.

Where can I stay near Benghazi?

There are two+ hotels available in Benghazi.

Cairo to Benghazi - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairo to Benghazi by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Alexandria, fly
best
1. Take the train from Cairo to Alexandriatrain
2. Fly from Alexandria (ALY) to Benina International Airport (BEN)plane ALY - BEN
5h 56m
$160–867
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Abasya Bus Stn to Tripolibus
2. Take the bus from Tripoli to Benghazibus
2d 17h
$44–147
Bus via Tripoli
1. Take the bus from Cairo to Tripolibus
2. Take the bus from Tripoli to Benghazibus
36h 57m
$77–80
Drive 1,211.7 km
1. Drive from Cairo to Benghazicar 1,211.7 km
13h 40m
$47–68
Fly from Cairo International Airport
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Benina International Airport (BEN)plane CAI - BEN
5h 26m
$129–636

Alexandria (ALY) to Benina International Airport (BEN) flights

9Weekly Planes

1h 25mAverage Duration

$136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,155.1 km
Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Benghazi, Libya?

You can take a vehicle from Cairo to Benghazi via Cairo, Tripoli, and Tripoli in around 36h 57m. Alternatively, Berniq Airways and Egyptair fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Benina International Airport (BEN) twice daily.

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