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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairo to Petra

Composite routes from Cairo to Petra

Cheapest
7 h 1 min
Car
560 km.
from $30
Other
12 h 55 min
405 km.
from $71.71
10 h 30 min
Bus, Plane
406 km.
from $217.88
13 h 30 min
406 km.
from $52.63
9 h 25 min
Bus, Plane
406 km.
from $288.33

Transport providers

Airlines

Egyptair

Website:
egyptair.com/
Plane from Cairo International Airport to Queen
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$493.65

Royal Jordanian

Website:
rj.com/
Plane from Cairo International Airport to Queen
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$443.02
Plane from Cairo International Airport to King
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$430.36

Air Cairo

Website:
flyaircairo.com/
Plane from Cairo International Airport to King
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$278.47

Jordan Aviation

Website:
jordanaviation.jo/
Plane from Cairo International Airport to Queen
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$443.02

Other operators

AB Maritime

Phone:
+20693665658
Email:
info@abmaritime.com.jo
Website:
abmaritime.com.jo/
Other from Nuweiba to Aqaba
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$90.82

Bus operators

Jett

Phone:
+962 6 566 4141
Email:
info@jett.com.jo
Website:
jett.com.jo/ar/
Bus from Cairo to Aqaba
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$24.05–$49.64
Bus from Aqaba to Wadi
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.05–$24.02
Bus from Wadi Rum to Petra
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.33–$24.02
Bus from Amman Abdali Terminal to Petra
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25
Bus from Cairo to Amman
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.18–$48.10

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairo to Petra?

The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Petra is to bus via Amman which costs $41.30 - $59.78 and takes 13h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairo to Petra?

The fastest way to get from Cairo to Petra is to fly and bus which takes 9h 25m and costs $184.78 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairo and Petra?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairo to Petra. However, there are services departing from Cairo and arriving at Petra via Aqaba and Wadi Rum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.

How far is it from Cairo to Petra?

The distance between Cairo and Petra is 596 km.

How do I travel from Cairo to Petra without a car?

The best way to get from Cairo to Petra without a car is to bus which takes 12h 55m and costs $29.35 - $86.96 .

How long does it take to get from Cairo to Petra?

It takes approximately 12h 55m to get from Cairo to Petra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairo to Petra bus from?

Cairo to Petra bus services, operated by Jett, depart from Cairo station.

Where does the Cairo to Petra bus arrive?

Cairo to Petra bus services, operated by Jett, arrive at Aqaba station.

What is the time difference between Cairo and Petra?

Petra is 1h ahead of Cairo. It is currently 21:14 in Cairo and 22:14 in Petra.

Where can I stay near Petra?

There are 222+ hotels available in Petra. Prices start at $33.89 per night.
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