How to Get to Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum is located in southern Jordan, about 30 km from the Desert Highway connecting Aqaba and Amman. The desert is roughly one hour from Aqaba, two hours from Petra, and around four hours from Amman by car.

To reach Wadi Rum Village, follow the clearly signposted turnoff at Rashidiyah, located about 41 km north of Aqaba. Continue driving along the paved road toward the desert. On the way, you will pass the Wadi Rum Visitor Centre, where all visitors must pay the entrance fee to the protected area. The fee is 7 JD per adult, or free for travellers who hold the Jordan Pass.

After passing the gate, you will officially enter the Wadi Rum Protected Area. From there, continue driving for approximately 7 km until you reach Wadi Rum Village.

Our meeting point is the Wadi Rum Rest House, located in the centre of Wadi Rum Village. The Rest House has a pleasant picnic area as well as a large car park where guests can leave their vehicles overnight.

For guests who book tours with us, we can arrange taxi transfers to and from Wadi Rum. We work with licensed local drivers who provide clean and comfortable vehicles. We do not charge any commission for organising these transfers; the prices listed are provided directly by the drivers. Rates are per vehicle and each taxi can carry up to four passengers.

Desert road leading to Wadi Rum Village, Jordan

Getting to Wadi Rum from Major Cities in Jordan

Drive Time
About 1 hour (69 km) by car.
Taxi Transfers
- Aqaba City Hotels → Wadi Rum Rest House: 25 JD
- South Beach / Tala Bay → Wadi Rum Rest House: 30 JD
- King Hussein Airport → Wadi Rum Rest House: 35 JD
- Wadi Araba Border → Wadi Rum Rest House: 40 JD
We can arrange taxi transfers for guests who book a tour with us. Please inform us when making your reservation.
Note: Taxi transfers cannot be arranged for cruise ship passengers from Aqaba Port.
Bus Transport
JETT Bus operates a daily service:
- 08:00 AM: Aqaba (JETT Bus Station) → Wadi Rum Visitor Centre
- 19:00: Wadi Rum Visitor Centre → Aqaba
If you travel by bus, please let us know so we can arrange a guide to pick you up at the Visitor Centre and take you to Wadi Rum Rest House.
Bus schedule: jett.com.jo/en/schedule
Tickets are available at the JETT office.
Drive Time
About 2 hours (112 km) by car.
Taxi Transfers
- Wadi Musa (Petra) → Wadi Rum Rest House: 45 JD per taxi
- Al-Baydha (Little Petra) → Wadi Rum Rest House: 45 JD per taxi
We can arrange taxi transfers for guests who book a tour with us. Please inform us when making your reservation.
Bus Transport
Two bus options are available from Petra to Wadi Rum:
- 06:00 AM: Petra → Wadi Rum Rest House (Rum Bus)
- 11:30 AM: Petra → Wadi Rum Visitor Centre (JETT)
The Rum Bus usually departs between 06:00–06:30 AM and arrives in Wadi Rum Village around 08:30–09:00 AM.
Ticket price: 7–10 JD. Ask your hotel reception in Petra to reserve a seat.
From Wadi Rum to Petra
- 09:00 AM: Wadi Rum Rest House → Wadi Musa (Petra) with Rum Bus.
Drive Time
Approximately 4 hours (about 321 km) by car.
Taxi Transfers
- Amman → Wadi Rum Rest House: 120 JD per taxi
- Queen Alia International Airport → Wadi Rum Rest House: 120 JD per taxi
We can arrange taxi transfers to and from Wadi Rum for guests who book a tour with us. Please let us know when making your reservation.
Bus Transport
The JETT Company operates a bus service between Amman and Wadi Rum.
Bus schedule:
jett.com.jo/en/schedule
Tickets can be purchased directly from the JETT office.
If you plan to travel by bus, please inform us in advance so we can arrange for a guide to meet you at the Visitor Centre and take you to our meeting point at Wadi Rum Rest House.
Taxi Transfers
- Dead Sea → Wadi Rum Rest House: 130 JD per taxi
- Madaba → Wadi Rum Rest House: 120 JD per taxi
We can arrange taxi transfers to and from Wadi Rum for guests who book a tour with us. Simply let us know when making your reservation.
Bus Transport
There is no direct public transport between Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea, Madaba, or King Hussein Border Crossing