There are 4 ways to get from Giza to Petra by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to King Hussein International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)plane CAI - AQJ
- Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus
4h 58m$197–340Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cairo to Aqababus
- Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus Aqaba Jett - Petra Jett
11h 23m$28–54Drive 565.1 km
- Drive from Giza to Petracar 565.1 km
7h 4m$98–142Fly to Queen Alia International Airport, bus
- Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane CAI - AMM
- Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus
10h 24m$177–349
Cairo International Airport (CAI) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Giza to Petra is to bus which costs $28 - $55 and takes 11h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Giza to Petra is to fly and bus which takes 4h 58m and costs $190 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Giza to Petra. However, there are services departing from Cairo and arriving at Petra Jett via Aqaba Jett. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.
The distance between Giza and Petra is 544 km. The road distance is 565.1 km.
The best way to get from Giza to Petra without a car is to bus which takes 11h 23m and costs $28 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Giza to Petra, including transfers.
Giza to Petra bus services, operated by Jett, depart from Cairo station.
Giza to Petra bus services, operated by Jett, arrive at Aqaba station.
Petra is 1h ahead of Giza. It is currently 8:54 AM in Giza and 9:54 AM in Petra.
Yes, the driving distance between Giza to Petra is 565 km. It takes approximately 7h 4m to drive from Giza to Petra.
What companies run services between Giza, Egypt and Petra, Jordan?
You can take a train from Giza to Petra Jett via Martyrs, Cairo, Aqaba, and Aqaba Jett in around 11h 23m.
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to King Hussein International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–290
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–360
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport via King Hussein International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–370
- Website
- egyptair.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–330
- Website
- pas.com.eg
Flights from Cairo International Airport to King Hussein International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- flyaircairo.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–300
- Website
- jordanaviation.jo
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–230
- Phone
- +962 6 566 4141
- [email protected]
- Website
- jett.com.jo
Bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jett
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–31
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Adult
- $6–9
Bus from Cairo to Aqaba
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–44
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Adult
- $22–35
Bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jett
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–31
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Adult
- $6–9
Bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jett
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–31
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Adult
- $12–17
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