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

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

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Ashkelon to Be'er Sheba - Centertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Be'er Sheva Central Station/Interurban Platforms to Tsukim Junctionbus bus 397 / ...
    3. Drive from Tsukim Junction to Petracar car
    5h 34m
    $25–35

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ashkelon Central Bus Station Platforms/Intercity to Be'er Sheva Central Station/Alightbus bus 364 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Be'er Sheva Central Station/Interurban Platforms to Paran Junctionbus bus 397 / ...
    3. Drive from Paran Junction to Petracar car
    6h 4m
    $23–35

  3. Drive 234.7 km

    1. Drive from Ashkelon to Petracar car 234.7 km
    4h 20m
    $51–74

  4. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Ashkelon to Tel Aviv Haganahtrain train
    2. Fly from Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) to Eilat/Ramon International Airport (ETM)plane plane TLV - ETM
    3. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    6h 38m
    $142–732

  5. Train, bus, drive via Paran Junction

    1. Take the train from Ashkelon to Be'er Sheba - Centertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Be'er Sheva Central Station/Interurban Platforms to Paran Junctionbus bus 397 / ...
    3. Drive from Paran Junction to Petracar car
    5h 56m
    $27–39

Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) to Eilat/Ramon International Airport (ETM) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 271.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Ashkelon, Israel and Petra, Jordan?

There is no direct connection from Ashkelon to Petra. However, you can take the train to Be'er Sheba - Center, walk to Be'er Sheva Central Station/Interurban Platforms, take the bus to Tsukim Junction, then drive to Petra. Alternatively, you can drive from Ashkelon to Petra in around 4h 20m.

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