There are 5 ways to get from Cairo to Benghazi by plane, bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Cairo International Airport
best- Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Benina International Airport (BEN)plane CAI - BEN
5h 21m$129–636Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Abasya Bus Stn to Tripolibus
- Take the bus from Tripoli to Benghazibus
2d 17h$44–147Bus via Tripoli
- Take the bus from Cairo to Tripolibus
- Take the bus from Tripoli to Benghazibus
36h 57m$78–80Drive 1,211.7 km
- Drive from Cairo to Benghazicar 1,211.7 km
13h 40m$63–90Train to Alexandria, fly
- Take the train from Cairo to Alexandriatrain
- Fly from Alexandria (ALY) to Benina International Airport (BEN)plane ALY - BEN
7h 56m$130–667
Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Benina International Airport (BEN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Benghazi is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 13h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Cairo to Benghazi is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $120 - $650.
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.
The distance between Cairo and Benghazi is 1136 km. The road distance is 1211.7 km.
The best way to get from Cairo to Benghazi without a car is to bus via Tripoli which takes 36h 57m and costs $78 - $81.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Cairo to Benghazi, including transfers.
Cairo to Benghazi bus services, operated by Nahj Al-Madina, depart from Cairo station.
The best way to get from Cairo to Benghazi is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Tripoli, which costs $78 - $81 and takes 36h 57m.
Cairo to Benghazi bus services, operated by Nahj Al-Madina, arrive at Tripoli station.
Benghazi is 1h behind Cairo. It is currently 7:41 AM in Cairo and 6:41 AM in Benghazi.
What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Benghazi, Libya?
Berniq Airways and Egyptair fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Benina International Airport (BEN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cairo to Benghazi via Cairo, Tripoli, and Tripoli in around 36h 57m.
- Website
- berniq.aero
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Benina International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- egyptair.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Benina International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–850
Flights from Alexandria to Benina International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- buraq.aero
Flights from Alexandria to Benina International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Phone
- 1661
- support@enr.gov.eg
- Website
- enr.gov.eg
Train from Cairo to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–35
- Schedules at
- enr.gov.eg
- Tourist
- $17–35
- Phone
- +218 92-0170555
- Website
- nahj.ly
Bus from Cairo to Tripoli
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $49
- Schedules at
- nahj.ly
- Phone
- +218 91-8999650
- info@essahim.com
- Website
- essahim.com
Bus from Tripoli to Benghazi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26
- Schedules at
- essahim.com
- Phone
- +218 92-1228870
- info@al-mada.ly
- Website
- al-mada.ly
Bus from Abasya Bus Stn to Tripoli
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $29–100
- Schedules at
- al-mada.ly
Bus from Tripoli to Benghazi
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–50
- Schedules at
- al-mada.ly
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Cairo to Benghazi is 1212 km. It takes approximately 13h 40m to drive from Cairo to Benghazi.
There are three+ hotels available in Benghazi.