There are 2 ways to get from Haifa to Bethlehem by train or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Haifa Center to נתב''גtrain נהריה-נהריה<->מודיעין מרכז-מודיעין מכבים רעות / ...
- Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain הרצליה-הרצליה<->ירושלים/יצחק נבון-ירושלים
3h 7m$22–28Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Merkazit Hamifrats/Inter-City Platforms to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alightbus 960
3h 21m$13–17
Haifa to Bethlehem by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Haifa to Bethlehem is to bus which costs $13 - $18 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Haifa to Bethlehem is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs $22 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Haifa to Bethlehem. However, there are services departing from HaMoshava HaGermanit and arriving at Bab El-Zakak/Beit Jala Road via Merkazit Hamifrats/Inter-City Platforms and HaNevi'im Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Haifa to Bethlehem. However, there are services departing from Haifa Center and arriving at Damascus Gate via נתב''ג and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Haifa and Bethlehem is 162 km.
The best way to get from Haifa to Bethlehem without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs $22 - $28.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Haifa to Bethlehem, including transfers.
Haifa to Bethlehem bus services, operated by Egged, depart from Merkazit Hamifrats/Inter-City Platforms station.
Haifa to Bethlehem train services, operated by Israel Railways, depart from Haifa Center station.
The best way to get from Haifa to Bethlehem is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs $22 - $28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $18 and takes 3h 21m.
What companies run services between Haifa, Israel and Bethlehem?
You can take a train from Haifa Center to Bab El-Zakak/Beit Jala Road via נתב''ג, Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon, Central Station, Damascus Gate, and HaNevi'im Terminal in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, Egged operates a bus from Merkazit Hamifrats/Inter-City Platforms to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight hourly. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 1h 41m.
- Phone
- *5770
- [email protected]
- Website
- Israel Railways
Train from Haifa Center to נתב''ג
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–14
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- $11–14
Train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- $6–9
- Phone
- +972-3-6948888
- Website
- Egged
Bus from Merkazit Hamifrats/Inter-City Platforms to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Schedules at
- Egged
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Booking & Getting There
Haifa to Bethlehem bus services, operated by Egged, arrive at Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight.
Haifa to Bethlehem train services, operated by Israel Railways, arrive at נתב''ג station.
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