What is the cheapest way to get from Messina to Libya?

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Libya is to bus and fly which costs $120 - $700 and takes 20h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Messina to Libya?

The fastest way to get from Messina to Libya is to bus and fly which takes 7h 1m and costs $410 - $1,700.

How far is it from Messina to Libya?

The distance between Messina and Libya is 645 km.

How long does it take to get from Messina to Libya?

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Messina to Libya, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Messina and Libya?

Libya is 1h ahead of Messina. It is currently 3:18 AM in Messina and 4:18 AM in Libya.

Messina to Libya - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Messina to Libya by bus, plane, ferry, 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.

Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Mitiga International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Mitiga International Airport (MJI)CTA - MJI
7h 1m
$413–1,618
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Misurata
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Misurata (MRA)CTA - MRA
20h 44m
$123–668
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Tripoli
3d
$1,203–1,903
Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Mitiga International Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Aeroporto
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Mitiga International Airport (MJI)PMO - MJI
10h 9m
$383–1,264

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Mitiga International Airport (MJI) flights

6Weekly Planes

4h 41mAverage Duration

$89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 644.8 km
Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Libya?

There is no direct connection from Messina to Libya. However, you can take the bus to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal, walk to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, fly to Mitiga International Airport (MJI), then take the taxi to Tripoli. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Messina Marittima to Tripoli via Villa San Giovanni in around 3d.

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How to get fromMessina to Libyaby bus, plane, ferry, car or train

There are 4 ways to get from Messina to Libya by bus, plane, ferry, car, or train

Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Mitiga International Airport

Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Misurata

Ferry, drive

Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Mitiga International Airport