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How to get fromJohannesburg to Petraby plane, bus, car, train, or car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Johannesburg to Petra by plane, bus, car, train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Queen Alia International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane JNB - AMM
    2. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    17h 1m
    $369–926

  2. Fly to Eilat/Ramon International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Eilat/Ramon International Airport (ETM)plane plane JNB - ETM
    2. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    18h 21m
    $343–894

  3. Drive 8,560.2 km

    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Petracar car 8,560.2 km
    5d 4h
    $1,349–1,948

  4. Fly to King Hussein International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)plane plane JNB - AQJ
    2. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    18h 15m
    $359–927

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

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane JNB - 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
    19h 34m
    $457–728

  6. Fly to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH)plane plane JNB - SSH
    2. Take the bus from Sharm El-Sheikh to Nuweibabus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Nuweiba to Aqabacarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    26h 25m
    $445–1,369

  7. Fly to Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Airport (TUU)plane plane JNB - TUU
    2. Take the bus from Tabuk Bus Stn to Ḩaqlbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    19h 25m
    $422–1,198

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration14h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$318Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,785.8 km
  • Duration: 17h 1m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Petra, Jordan?

There is no direct connection from Johannesburg to Petra. However, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), walk to Queen Alia Airport, take the bus to Amman Tabarbour Terminal, take the taxi to Abdali Jett, then take the bus to Petra Jett. Alternatively, you can drive from Johannesburg to Petra in around 5d 4h.

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