There are 4 ways to get from Egypt to Benghazi by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Alexandria (ALY) to Benina International Airport (BEN)plane ALY - BEN
2h 5m$139–686Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Abasya Bus Stn to Tripolibus
- Take the bus from Tripoli to Benghazibus
2d 18h$43–150Bus 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$63–90
Alexandria (ALY) to Benina International Airport (BEN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Egypt to Benghazi is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 13h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Egypt to Benghazi is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Egypt 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 Egypt and Benghazi is 946 km. The road distance is 1211.7 km.
The best way to get from Egypt to Benghazi without a car is to bus via Tripoli which takes 36h 57m and costs $78 - $81.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Egypt to Benghazi, including transfers.
Egypt to Benghazi bus services, operated by Nahj Al-Madina, depart from Cairo station.
The best way to get from Egypt to Benghazi is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Tripoli, which costs $78 - $81 and takes 36h 57m.
Egypt to Benghazi bus services, operated by Nahj Al-Madina, arrive at Tripoli station.
Benghazi is 1h behind Egypt. It is currently 3:21 PM in Egypt and 2:21 PM in Benghazi.
What companies run services between Egypt and Benghazi, Libya?
Libyan Arab Airlines and El-Buraq fly from Alexandria (ALY) to Benina International Airport (BEN) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cairo to Benghazi via Cairo, Tripoli, and Tripoli in around 36h 57m.
Flights from Alexandria to Benina International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- buraq.aero
Flights from Alexandria to Benina International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- 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
- $28–100
- 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 Egypt to Benghazi is 1212 km. It takes approximately 13h 40m to drive from Egypt to Benghazi.
There are three+ hotels available in Benghazi.