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

The cheapest way to get from Beirut to Messina is to fly and train which costs €220 - €460 and takes 8h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Beirut to Messina is to fly and train which takes 8h 32m and costs €220 - €460.

How far is it from Beirut to Messina?

The distance between Beirut and Messina is 1994 km.

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

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Beirut to Messina, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Beirut and Messina?

Messina is 1h behind Beirut. It is currently 9:57 AM in Beirut and 8:57 AM in Messina.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1224+ hotels available in Messina.

Beirut to Messina - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Beirut to Messina by plane, train, or ferry

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Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
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1. Fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BEY - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
8h 32m
€222–459
Fly to Palermo Airport, train
1. Fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BEY - PMO
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
10h 26m
€249–523
Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane BEY - REG
2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
10h 10m

Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

19Weekly Planes

6h 38mAverage Duration

€130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,993.7 km
Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Beirut, Lebanon and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Beirut to Messina. However, you can take the taxi to Beirut International Airport (BEY) airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, take the bus to Catania, walk to Catania Centrale, then take the train to Messina Centrale. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Beirut International Airport (BEY) airport, fly to Palermo Airport (PMO), walk to Palermo Aeroporto, take the train to Palermo Centrale, then take the train to Messina Centrale.

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