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How to get fromCairo to Petraby bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairo to Petra by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Cairo to Aqababus bus
    2. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus Aqaba Jett - Petra Jett
    10h
    $29–53

  2. Drive 557.1 km

    1. Drive from Cairo to Petracar car 557.1 km
    6h 56m
    $88–127

  3. Fly to King Hussein International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)plane plane CAI - AQJ
    2. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    6h 20m
    $187–350

  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
    $168–332

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 564.9 km
  • Duration: 10h

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.

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