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

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

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Paran Junctionbus bus 444
    2. Drive from Paran Junction to Petracar car
    6h 30m
    $23–33

  2. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon to נתב''גtrain 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 14m
    $139–727

  3. Bus, drive #2

    1. Take the bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Paran Junctionbus bus 444
    2. Drive from Paran Junction to Petracar car
    6h 30m
    $23–34

  4. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon to Tel Aviv Haganahtrain train
    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 Tsukim Junctionbus bus 397 / ...
    4. Drive from Tsukim Junction to Petracar car
    7h 45m
    $33–47

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

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Jerusalem and Petra, Jordan?

There is no direct connection from Jerusalem to Petra. However, you can take the line 1 vehicle to Central Station, walk to Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms, take the bus to Paran Junction, then drive to Petra. Alternatively, you can take the line 1 vehicle to Central Station, walk to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon, take the train to נתב''ג, walk to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) 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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