There are 5 ways to get from Egypt to Libya 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 to Benina International Airport
best- Fly from Alexandria (ALY) to Benina International Airport (BEN)plane ALY - BEN
2h 5m$139–686Bus via Tripoli
cheapest- Take the bus from Abasya Bus Stn to Tripolibus
2d 4h$35–109Bus
- Take the bus from Cairo to Tripolibus
26h 52m$50Drive 2,039 km
- Drive from Cairo to Tripolicar 2,039 km
20h 34m$105–152Fly to Mitiga International Airport
- Fly from Alexandria (ALY) to Mitiga International Airport (MJI)plane ALY - MJI
3h 39m$155–757
Alexandria (ALY) to Benina International Airport (BEN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Egypt to Libya is to bus which costs $50 - $51 and takes 26h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Egypt to Libya is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Egypt to Libya. However, there are services departing from Cairo and arriving at Tripoli via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 52m.
The distance between Egypt and Libya is 946 km. The road distance is 2039 km.
The best way to get from Egypt to Libya without a car is to bus which takes 26h 52m and costs $50 - $51.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Egypt to Libya, including transfers.
Egypt to Libya bus services, operated by Nahj Al-Madina, depart from Cairo station.
The best way to get from Egypt to Libya is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $51 and takes 26h 52m.
Egypt to Libya bus services, operated by Nahj Al-Madina, arrive at Tripoli station.
Libya is 1h behind Egypt. It is currently 12:28 PM in Egypt and 11:28 AM in Libya.
What companies run services between Egypt and Libya?
Libyan Arab Airlines and El-Buraq fly from Alexandria (ALY) to Benina International Airport (BEN) 5 times a week. Alternatively, Nahj Al-Madina operates a bus from Cairo to Tripoli twice a week. Tickets cost $49 and the journey takes 26h 42m.
Flights from Alexandria to Benina International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Alexandria to Mitiga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- buraq.aero
Flights from Alexandria to Benina International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Alexandria to Mitiga International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,200
- 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 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
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Egypt to Libya is 2039 km. It takes approximately 20h 34m to drive from Egypt to Libya.
There are 13+ hotels available in Libya.