There are 4 ways to get from Benghazi to Mersa Matruh by plane, train, 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, train
best- Fly from Benina International Airport (BEN) to Alexandria (ALY)plane BEN - ALY
- Take the train from Moharam Bek to Marsa Matruhtrain
6h 38m$149–630Drive 778.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Benghazi to Mersa Matruhcar 778.1 km
9h 8m$40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Benghazi to Tripolibus
- Take the bus from Tripoli to Cairobus
- Take the bus from Adly Mansour to Mersa Matruhbus
42h 45m$84–88Bus, train
- Take the bus from Benghazi to Tripolibus
- Take the bus from Tripoli to Moharam Bek Bus Stnbus
- Take the train from Sidi Gaber to Marsa Matruhtrain
2d 19h$70–187
Benina International Airport (BEN) to Alexandria (ALY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Benghazi to Mersa Matruh is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 9h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Benghazi to Mersa Matruh is to fly and train which takes 6h 38m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Benghazi to Mersa Matruh. However, there are services departing from Benghazi and arriving at Mersa Matruh via Tripoli and Adly Mansour. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 45m.
The distance between Benghazi and Mersa Matruh is 1245 km. The road distance is 778.1 km.
The best way to get from Benghazi to Mersa Matruh without a car is to bus which takes 42h 45m and costs $83 - $88.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Benghazi to Mersa Matruh, including transfers.
Benghazi to Mersa Matruh bus services, operated by Essahim Bus Company, depart from Benghazi station.
Benghazi to Mersa Matruh bus services, operated by Essahim Bus Company, arrive at Tripoli station.
Mersa Matruh is 1h ahead of Benghazi. It is currently 1:31 AM in Benghazi and 2:31 AM in Mersa Matruh.
Yes, the driving distance between Benghazi to Mersa Matruh is 778 km. It takes approximately 9h 8m to drive from Benghazi to Mersa Matruh.
What companies run services between Benghazi, Libya and Mersa Matruh, Egypt?
You can take a bus from Benghazi to Mersa Matruh via Tripoli, Tripoli, Cairo, Stadium, Adly Mansour, and Adly Mansour in around 42h 45m.
Flights from Benina International Airport to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- buraq.aero
Flights from Benina International Airport to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Phone
- 1661
- [email protected]
- Website
- enr.gov.eg
Train from Moharam Bek to Marsa Matruh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- enr.gov.eg
- Tourist
- $24–45
Train from Sidi Gaber to Marsa Matruh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Schedules at
- enr.gov.eg
- Tourist
- $25–50
- Phone
- +218 91-8999650
- [email protected]
- Website
- essahim.com
Bus from Benghazi to Tripoli
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25
- Schedules at
- essahim.com
- Phone
- +218 92-0170555
- Website
- nahj.ly
Bus from Tripoli to Cairo
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $49
- Schedules at
- nahj.ly
- Phone
- 02-22909013
- [email protected]
- Website
- superjetcapital.org
Bus from Adly Mansour to Mersa Matruh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Schedules at
- superjet.com.eg
- Phone
- +218 92-1228870
- [email protected]
- Website
- al-mada.ly
Bus from Benghazi to Tripoli
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–50
- Schedules at
- al-mada.ly
Bus from Tripoli to Moharam Bek Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $29–90
- Schedules at
- al-mada.ly
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