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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
    8h 28m
    $185–405

  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 נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Paran Junctionbus bus
    4. Drive from Paran Junction to Petracar car
    9h 33m
    $136–296

  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
    7h 38m
    $179–482

  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
    8h 24m
    $285–1,094

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

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration7h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,546.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Athens to Petra. However, you can take the taxi to Athens-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 taxi to Athens-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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