How long does it take to travel from Sharm El Sheikh to Petra via the Aqaba ferry?

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TL;DR

Allow at least 8 hours each way from Sharm El Sheikh to Petra: 3–4 hours to the port, the ferry and border formalities, then about 3 hours by bus from Aqaba. This can leave only 3–4 hours for visiting Petra.

What the community said

Reaching the ferry port from Sharm El Sheikh takes roughly 3–4 hours, so Petra trips usually require a very early departure.

8 days ago 3–4 hours to the port

After reaching the port, factor in both the Aqaba ferry—estimated at around 1–2 hours—and border procedures on both sides of the crossing.

8 days ago Aqaba ferry: about 1–2 hours

From Aqaba, it is about another 3 hours by bus to Petra. The total one-way journey is estimated at a minimum of 8 hours, potentially leaving only 3–4 hours at Petra itself.

8 days ago Minimum 8 hours one way