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How to get fromPetra to Sharm el Sheikhby bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Petra to Sharm el Sheikh by bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, car ferry via Sharm El-Sheikh

    best
    1. Take the bus from Petra Jett to Aqaba Jettbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Aqaba to Nuweibacarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nuweiba to Sharm El-Sheikhbus bus
    9h 41m
    $101–438

  2. Drive  370.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Petra to Sharm el Sheikhcar car 370.8 km
    4h 55m
    $59–85

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Petra Jett to Aqaba Jettbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Aqaba to Nuweibacarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nuweiba to Wataniabus bus
    11h 34m
    $103–441

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  • Distance: 369.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 41m

What companies run services between Petra, Jordan and Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt?

There is no direct connection from Petra to Sharm el Sheikh. However, you can take the bus to Aqaba Jett, take the taxi to Aqaba, take the car ferry to Nuweiba, walk to Nuweiba, take the bus to Sharm El-Sheikh, then take the taxi to Sharm el Sheikh. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Petra Jett to Sharm el Sheikh via Aqaba Jett, Aqaba, Nuweiba, Nuweiba, and Watania in around 11h 34m.

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