There are 4 ways to get from Cairo to Petra by plane, 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 to King Hussein International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)plane CAI - AQJ
- Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus
5h 5m$197–340Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cairo to Aqababus
- Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus Aqaba Jett - Petra Jett
10h$29–53Drive 557.1 km
- Drive from Cairo to Petracar 557.1 km
6h 56m$88–127Fly to Queen Alia International Airport, bus
- Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane CAI - AMM
- Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus
10h 6m$177–369
Cairo International Airport (CAI) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Petra is to bus which costs $28 - $55 and takes 10h.
The fastest way to get from Cairo to Petra is to fly and bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $190 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairo to Petra. However, there are services departing from Cairo and arriving at Petra Jett via Aqaba Jett. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
The distance between Cairo and Petra is 525 km. The road distance is 557.1 km.
The best way to get from Cairo to Petra without a car is to bus which takes 10h and costs $28 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Cairo to Petra, including transfers.
Cairo to Petra bus services, operated by Jett, depart from Cairo station.
Cairo to Petra bus services, operated by Jett, arrive at Aqaba station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairo to Petra is 557 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Cairo to Petra.
There are 240+ hotels available in Petra.
What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Petra, Jordan?
You can take a bus from Cairo to Petra Jett via Aqaba and Aqaba Jett in around 10h.
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to King Hussein International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–290
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–370
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport via King Hussein International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–380
- Phone
- +962 6 566 4141
- info@jett.com.jo
- Website
- jett.com.jo
Bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jett
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–36
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Adult
- $6–9
Bus from Cairo to Aqaba
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–44
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Adult
- $22–35
Bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jett
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–36
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Adult
- $6–9
Bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jett
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–31
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Adult
- $12–17
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