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There are 5 ways to get from Cairo to Petra by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cairo to Aqababus bus
    2. Take the bus from Eilat Central Station/Platforms to Menuha Junctionbus bus 390 / ...
    3. Drive from Menuha Junction to Petracar car
    12h 8m
    $44–76

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cairo to Amman Abdali Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Amman Abdali Terminal to Petrabus bus
    13h 30m
    $41–58

  3. Drive 557.2 km

    1. Drive from Cairo to Petracar car 557.2 km
    6h 56m
    $88–127

  4. Fly to Queen Alia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane CAI - AMM
    2. Take the bus from Amman Abdali Terminal to Petrabus bus
    10h 17m
    $158–302

  5. Fly to King Hussein International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)plane plane CAI - AQJ
    2. Take the bus from Shhoret Industrial Zone/Road 90 to Paran Junctionbus bus
    3. Drive from Paran Junction to Petracar car
    8h 6m
    $130–299

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Petra, Jordan?

You can take a bus from Cairo to Petra via Amman Abdali Terminal in around 13h 30m.

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