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How to get fromColombo to Petraby plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to King Hussein International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)plane plane CMB - AQJ
    2. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    15h 11m
    $393–931

  2. Fly to Queen Alia International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane CMB - AMM
    2. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    14h 52m
    $343–980

  3. Fly to Amman Civil Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Amman Civil Airport (ADJ)plane plane CMB - ADJ
    2. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    14h 2m
    $374–1,094

  4. Fly to Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Airport (TUU)plane plane CMB - TUU
    2. Take the bus from Tabuk Bus Stn to Ḩaqlbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    16h 16m
    $466–1,202

  5. Fly to Ben Gurion Airport, train, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane CMB - TLV
    2. Take the train from Tel Aviv Haganah to Be'er Sheba - Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Be'er Sheva Central Station/Interurban Platforms to Paran Junctionbus bus
    4. Drive from Paran Junction to Petracar car
    16h 54m
    $441–680

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration16h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$332Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,472 km
  • Duration: 15h 11m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Petra, Jordan?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Petra. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ), take the taxi to Aqaba Jett, then take the bus to Petra Jett. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Amman Civil Airport (ADJ), take the taxi to Abdali Jett, then take the bus to Petra Jett.

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