Tabuk to Petra, Jordan
From Tabuk through the Halat Ammar crossing and Ma'an to Wadi Musa, the town at the gate of Petra. You can be at your hotel by the Rose City the same day.
A private transfer from Tabuk to Petra is about 275 km and roughly 3 hours 40 minutes of driving, plus border time. The car crosses at Halat Ammar–Al Mudawwara, passes Ma'an and drops you in Wadi Musa, the town at the Petra entrance. The fare is fixed in writing, includes border crossing fees and 15–30 minutes of free waiting.
- Distance
- ~275 km
- Driving
- ~3h 40m
- Crossing
- Halat Ammar – Al Mudawwara crossing
- Best for
- Heritage trips, AlUla-to-Petra itineraries, families
Tabuk to Petra, Jordan, stop by stop
Pickup
Start
Tabuk
Home, hotel or Tabuk Regional Airport (TUU).
Saudi exit
≈ km 110
Halat Ammar
About 110 km north of Tabuk.
Jordan entry
Al Mudawwara
Jordan entry checks, in person.
Ma'an
≈ km 240
Through Ma'an
The last city before the turn west to Petra.
Drop-off
≈ km 275
Wadi Musa (Petra)
Your hotel in Wadi Musa or the Petra Visitor Centre.
Every passenger completes their own exit and entry checks at Halat Ammar – Al Mudawwara crossing. Border processing time varies and is never guaranteed, so we build margin into the pickup time.
Door-to-door or border drop-off?
Two ways to book this trip. Both have one fixed fare agreed in writing before you travel.
Door-to-door
- Same car and driver from your door to your address in Petra, Jordan
- Vehicle crossing fees at Halat Ammar – Al Mudawwara crossing included
- No luggage transfers, no arranging transport on the other side
Border drop-off · lower fare
- We drive you to the Saudi side of Halat Ammar – Al Mudawwara crossing
- Cheaper, because our car does not cross
- You arrange your own onward transport on the other side, and check how passengers continue at this crossing
Where we drop off at Petra
Petra is entered from the town of Wadi Musa. Most visitors stay there.
Wadi Musa hotels
Hotels from the town centre down to the site entrance.
Petra Visitor Centre
The main entrance to the archaeological site.
Little Petra & Bedouin camps
Camps outside town — share the camp's location pin.
Who books this route
- Heritage travellers. Combine AlUla and Hegra in Saudi Arabia with Petra in Jordan, two Nabataean cities on one trip.
- Families and small groups. SUV or van, with luggage, straight to the hotel.
- Short breaks from Tabuk. Book a return and the driver collects you after your stay.
Choose your vehicle
Executive sedanSolo travellers and couples, business trips Quote
Full-size SUVFamilies, more luggage, long desert stretches Quote
VanGroups and heavy luggage Quote
Vehicles come from our vetted partner network. The car for your date is confirmed as eligible to cross before we send the fare.
Planning tips for this route
- Arrive the day before your visit. Petra is best explored early in the day. Arriving in Wadi Musa the afternoon before makes that easy.
- Add Wadi Rum. Wadi Rum is about 110 km (under 2 hours) from Petra. A multi-day quote can cover Tabuk → Petra → Wadi Rum → back.
- Coming from AlUla?. Ask for AlUla → Petra as one booking via Tabuk. We quote it on request.
Included in your fare
- One fixed fare in writing — no meter, no surge
- Border crossing fees for the vehicle included in the fare
- 15–30 minutes of free waiting on every trip
- English- and Arabic-speaking drivers
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
- Pay cash to the driver or by bank transfer
Documents for Halat Ammar – Al Mudawwara crossing
- A valid passport (or the ID your nationality may use for this crossing) for every passenger, including children.
- The right to enter the destination country — visa, eVisa or exemption, depending on nationality.
- Saudi residents: a valid exit and re-entry visa where it applies.
- Requirements change. Confirm current entry rules with official sources before you travel — we do not arrange visas or immigration.
Tabuk to Petra, Jordan: your questions
How far is Petra from Tabuk?
About 275 km by road — roughly 3 hours 40 minutes of driving via the Halat Ammar–Al Mudawwara crossing and Ma'an, plus border time.
Which border do you cross to get from Tabuk to Petra?
Halat Ammar on the Saudi side and Al Mudawwara on the Jordanian side. It is shorter than going via Al Durrah and Aqaba.
Can the driver wait while I visit Petra and take me back?
Yes, as a return or multi-day booking. A full visit usually takes most of a day, so many guests stay overnight in Wadi Musa and return the next day.
Are border crossing fees included?
Yes. Border crossing fees for the vehicle are included in the fixed fare. Petra entry tickets and personal visa fees are not.
What documents do I need?
A valid passport and the right to enter Jordan for every passenger; Saudi residents generally also need a valid exit and re-entry visa. Check official sources before travel.
Get your Tabuk to Petra, Jordan quote
Send the details. We confirm an eligible vehicle and reply on WhatsApp with one fixed fare, border crossing fees included.
Trip type
Where should we send your quote?
Final pricing depends on route, vehicle, date, and passengers — confirmed with you directly before booking.
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Corporate invoicing can be arranged through our sister company.