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How to get fromGreater Cairo Area to Petraby plane, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to King Hussein International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)plane plane CAI - AQJ
    2. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    4h 58m
    $196–339

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cairo to Aqababus bus
    2. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus Aqaba Jett - Petra Jett
    11h 17m
    $24–53

  3. Drive  563.3 km

    1. Drive from Greater Cairo Area to Petracar car 563.3 km
    7h 3m
    $99–143

  4. Fly to Queen Alia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane CAI - AMM
    2. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    10h 24m
    $175–347

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

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 544 km
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a train from El-Malek El-Saleh to Petra Jett via Orabi, Cairo, Aqaba, and Aqaba Jett in around 11h 17m.

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