How to get from Amman to Wadi Rum
3 ways, 276 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 5h 7m | JD12–16 estimated |
| Flyfastest | 5h 5m | JD40–70 estimated |
| Taxi | 5h 7m | JD80–120 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Amman to Wadi Rum?
- The fastest way is by plane: about 5h 5m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 276 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Amman to Wadi Rum?
- Drive is the cheapest, from JD12. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How long is the flight from Amman to Wadi Rum?
- About 1h 2m in the air (ADJ → AQJ), about 5h 5m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run JD40–70; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Wadi Rum from Amman by road?
- About 318 km, roughly 5h 7m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around JD12–16; tolls and parking are extra.