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

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There are 5 ways to get from Sofia to Petra by plane, bus, train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to King Hussein International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)plane plane SOF - AQJ
    2. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    9h 52m
    $201–612

  2. Fly to Eilat/Ramon International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Eilat/Ramon International Airport (ETM)plane plane SOF - ETM
    2. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    10h 43m
    $122–451

  3. Fly to Queen Alia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane SOF - AMM
    2. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    10h 53m
    $239–646

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

    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane SOF - 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
    12h 11m
    $148–323

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

    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH)plane plane SOF - SSH
    2. Take the bus from Sharm El-Sheikh to Nuweibabus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Nuweiba to Aqabacarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    16h 17m
    $230–815

Sofia Airport (SOF) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,936 km
  • Duration: 9h 52m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Petra, Jordan?

There is no direct connection from Sofia to Petra. However, you can take the line 84 bus to Р-Т Александрия, walk to Sofia Airport (SOF) 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 line 84 bus to Р-Т Александрия, walk to Sofia Airport (SOF) 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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