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How to get fromBenghazi to Messinaby plane, train, or ferry

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

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  1. Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Benina International Airport (BEN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane BEN - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    8h 27m
    €123–479

  2. Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Benina International Airport (BEN) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane BEN - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    8h 54m
    €182–791

  3. Fly to Palermo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Benina International Airport (BEN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane BEN - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    10h 43m
    €138–532

Benina International Airport (BEN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 881.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Benghazi, Libya and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Benghazi to Messina. However, you can take the taxi to Benina International Airport (BEN) 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 Benina International Airport (BEN) airport, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), walk to Reggio Calabria Airport, take the line 28 bus to Reggio di Calabria - Ponte Libertà, walk to Reggio di Calabria, then take the ferry to Messina Marittima.

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