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How to get fromSharm el Sheikh to Petraby bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Sharm el Sheikh to Petra by bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, car ferry via Sharm El-Sheikh

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sharm El-Sheikh to Nuweibabus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Nuweiba to Aqabacarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    9h 41m
    $101–439

  2. Drive 369.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sharm el Sheikh to Petracar car 369.8 km
    5h 2m
    $59–85

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Watania to Nuweibabus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Nuweiba to Aqabacarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    13h 46m
    $103–441

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane SSH - AMM
    2. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    7h 8m
    $248–411

Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sharm el Sheikh to Petra.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 368.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Sharm el Sheikh to Petra. However, you can take the taxi to Sharm El-Sheikh, take the bus to Nuweiba, walk to Nuweiba, take the car ferry to Aqaba, take the taxi to Aqaba Jett, then take the bus to Petra Jett. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sharm el Sheikh to Petra Jett via Watania, Nuweiba, Nuweiba, Aqaba, and Aqaba Jett in around 13h 46m.

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