The 1,115-kilometer border between Egypt and Libya is a vast desert frontier, a long line drawn across the sands of the Great Sand Sea and the Libyan Plateau. For practical purposes, travel is confined to a single route along the Mediterranean coast. This is a border that has been profoundly affected by regional instability.
The one and only major crossing point is at Sallum in Egypt, which connects to Musaid in Libya. This coastal highway has been a critical route for commerce and movement between the two North African nations for centuries.
Due to the ongoing and severe instability in Libya, this border is not considered safe or viable for tourist travel. It is subject to frequent and unpredictable closures and operates under a high-security presence. The crossing is primarily used by commercial trucks, Egyptian workers, and Libyans traveling to Egypt for services or to escape the conflict.
You must consult your government’s most serious travel advisories, which will strongly warn against all travel to Libya and the border region. The historical significance of this coastal route is completely overshadowed by the current dangers. It is a high-risk area, and any attempt to cross for tourism would be a perilous undertaking.