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556 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairo to Petra

Composite routes from Cairo to Petra

Cheapest
6 h 53 min
Car
556 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
Found: 4
Egyptair
Website
Royal Jordanian
Website
Air Cairo
Website
Jordan Aviation
Website
Egyptair
Website
1h 23m
Every day
$189.87–$493.65
Royal Jordanian
Website
1h 25m
Every day
$189.87–$443.02
Air Cairo
Website
1h 10m
Friday
$120.25–$278.47
Jordan Aviation
Website
1h 30m
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
$202.52–$443.02
Other operators
Found: 1
AB Maritime
Website
AB Maritime
Website
4h 30m
Once daily
$90.82
+20693665658
+20693665658
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Bus operators
Found: 1
Jett
Website
Jett
Website
8h
Twice a week
$24.05–$49.64
+962 6 566 4141
+962 6 566 4141
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

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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