There are 4 ways to get from Mādabā to Petra by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madaba to Ammanbus
- Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus Abdali Jett - Petra Jett
5h 29m$14–38Drive 214.4 km
- Drive from Mādabā to Petracar 214.4 km
2h 42m$34–49Fly, bus
- Fly from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)plane AMM - AQJ
- Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus
3h 36m$151–191Bus via Madaba
- Take the bus from Madaba to Ammanbus
- Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus Abdali Jett - Petra Jett
6h 44m$17–38
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mādabā to Petra is to bus which costs $13 - $40 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Mādabā to Petra is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Mādabā to Petra. However, there are services departing from Madaba and arriving at Petra Jett via Abdali Jett. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Mādabā and Petra is 268 km. The road distance is 214.4 km.
The best way to get from Mādabā to Petra without a car is to bus which takes 5h 29m and costs $13 - $40.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Mādabā to Petra, including transfers.
Mādabā to Petra bus services, operated by Jett, depart from Madaba station.
Mādabā to Petra bus services, operated by Jett, arrive at Amman station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mādabā to Petra is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Mādabā to Petra.
There are 235+ hotels available in Petra.
What companies run services between Mādabā, Jordan and Petra, Jordan?
You can take a bus from Madaba to Petra Jett via Abdali Jett in around 5h 29m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Queen Alia International Airport to King Hussein International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Phone
- +962 6 566 4141
- [email protected]
- Website
- jett.com.jo
Bus from Madaba to Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–22
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Adult
- $1–3
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
Bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jett
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–36
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Adult
- $6–9
Bus from Madaba to Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–22
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Adult
- $4–7
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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