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

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

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  1. Fly to King Hussein International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)plane plane MEL - AQJ
    2. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    26h 29m
    $416–1,069

  2. Fly to Eilat/Ramon International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Eilat/Ramon International Airport (ETM)plane plane MEL - ETM
    2. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    28h
    $390–1,036

  3. Fly to Queen Alia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane MEL - AMM
    2. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    27h
    $406–1,068

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

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Airport (TUU)plane plane MEL - TUU
    2. Take the bus from Tabuk Bus Stn to Ḩaqlbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    27h 44m
    $669–1,390

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

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane MEL - 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
    29h 17m
    $704–1,369

  6. Fly to Amman Civil Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Amman Civil Airport (ADJ)plane plane MEL - ADJ
    2. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    28h 50m
    $567–1,582

  7. Fly to Damascus International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Damascus International Airport (DAM)plane plane MEL - DAM
    2. Take the bus from Damascus to Amman In'tl Bus Stnbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    31h 37m
    $819–1,261

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration25h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$364Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,763.2 km
  • Duration: 26h 29m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Petra, Jordan?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Petra. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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 bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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.

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