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

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  1. Fly to King Hussein International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)plane plane ATH - AQJ
    2. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    9h 25m
    $226–399

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane ATH - 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
    12h 13m
    $99–339

  3. Fly to Eilat/Ramon International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Eilat/Ramon International Airport (ETM)plane plane ATH - ETM
    2. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    9h 51m
    $100–366

  4. Fly to Queen Alia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane ATH - AMM
    2. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    10h 41m
    $146–478

Athens International Airport (ATH) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,546.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 25m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Petra, Jordan?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Petra. However, you can take the subway to Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) 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 subway to Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Eilat/Ramon International Airport (ETM), walk to Ramon Airport/Platforms, take the line 50 bus to Astral Village Hotel/Red Compound, drive to Aqaba Jett, then take the bus to Petra Jett.

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