There are 4 ways to get from Petra to Mādabā by bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Petra Jett to Abdali Jettbus Petra Jett - Abdali Jett
- Take the bus from Amman to Madababus
5h 28m$13–38Drive 217.3 km
- Drive from Petra to Mādabācar 217.3 km
2h 39m$35–50Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Petra Jett to Aqaba Jettbus
- Fly from King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane AQJ - AMM
3h 31m$146–194Bus via Amman
- Take the bus from Petra Jett to Abdali Jettbus Petra Jett - Abdali Jett
- Take the bus from Amman to Madababus
6h 43m$16–38
King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Petra to Mādabā is to bus which costs $13 - $40 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Petra to Mādabā is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Petra to Mādabā. However, there are services departing from Petra Jett and arriving at Madaba via Amman. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Petra and Mādabā is 269 km. The road distance is 217.3 km.
The best way to get from Petra to Mādabā without a car is to bus which takes 5h 28m and costs $13 - $40.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Petra to Mādabā, including transfers.
Petra to Mādabā bus services, operated by Jett, depart from Petra Jett station.
Petra to Mādabā bus services, operated by Jett, arrive at Abdali Jett station.
Yes, the driving distance between Petra to Mādabā is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Petra to Mādabā.
There are 198+ hotels available in Mādabā.
What companies run services between Petra, Jordan and Mādabā, Jordan?
You can take a bus from Petra Jett to Madaba via Amman in around 5h 28m.
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from King Hussein International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Phone
- +962 6 566 4141
- info@jett.com.jo
- Website
- jett.com.jo
Bus from Petra Jett to Abdali Jett
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–31
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Adult
- $12–17
Bus from Amman to Madaba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–22
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Adult
- $1–3
Bus from Petra Jett to Aqaba Jett
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–36
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Adult
- $6–9
Bus from Petra Jett to Abdali Jett
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–31
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Adult
- $12–17
Bus from Amman to Madaba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–22
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Adult
- $4–7
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