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How to get fromPetra to Cairoby bus, plane, or car

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

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  1. Bus to King Hussein International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Petra Jett to Aqaba Jettbus bus
    2. Fly from King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane plane AQJ - CAI
    5h 33m
    $198–341

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Petra Jett to Aqaba Jettbus bus Petra Jett - Aqaba Jett
    2. Take the bus from Aqaba to Cairobus bus
    10h
    $28–54

  3. Drive  556.9 km

    1. Drive from Petra to Cairocar car 556.9 km
    6h 52m
    $97–139

  4. Bus, bus to Queen Alia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Petra Jett to Abdali Jettbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Amman Tabarbour Terminal to Queen Alia Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane plane AMM - CAI
    9h 18m
    $176–347

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

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 517 km
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Petra, Jordan and Cairo, Egypt?

You can take a bus from Petra Jett to Cairo via Aqaba Jett and Aqaba in around 10h.

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