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How to get fromBet Shemesh to Bethlehemby bus or tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Bet Shemesh to Bethlehem by bus or tram

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  1. Line 615 bus, line 231 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Yigal Allon Blvd/Haheresh to שדרות שז''ר/בנייני האומהbus bus 615 / ...
    2. Take the bus from HaNevi'im Terminal to Bab El-Zakak/Beit Jala Roadbus bus 231
    1h 20m
    $8–10

  2. Line 615 bus, line 163 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ma'apile Egoz/Rashi to שדרות שז''ר/בנייני האומהbus bus 115 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station/Yafo to Rachel's Tombbus bus 163
    2h 10m
    $6–9

  3. Line 626 bus, line 1 tram, line 231 bus

    1. Take the bus from HaRav Herzog Boulevard/Levi Eshkol Boulevard to תחנת רק''ל יפה נוףbus bus 626
    2. Take the tram from Yefe Nof to Damascus Gatetram tram 1
    3. Take the bus from HaNevi'im Terminal to Bab El-Zakak/Beit Jala Roadbus bus 231
    1h 42m
    $9–10

  4. Line 618 bus, line 231 bus

    1. Take the bus from שדרות נהר הירדן/האדמו''ר מבעלז to Hartum/Golda Meir Boulevardbus bus 618 / ...
    2. Take the bus from HaNevi'im Terminal to Bab El-Zakak/Beit Jala Roadbus bus 231
    1h 42m
    $9–12

Bet Shemesh to Bethlehem by bus and tram

Calendar286Weekly Services
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.4 km
  • Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Bet Shemesh, Israel and Bethlehem?

You can take a bus from Yigal Allon Blvd/Haheresh to Bab El-Zakak/Beit Jala Road via שדרות שז''ר/בנייני האומה, Central Station, Damascus Gate, and HaNevi'im Terminal in around 1h 20m.

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