There are 2 ways to get from Haifa to Jerusalem by train or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Haifa Center to Tel Aviv Centertrain נהריה-נהריה<->מודיעין מרכז-מודיעין מכבים רעות / ...
- Take the train from Tel Aviv Center to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain הרצליה-הרצליה<->ירושלים/יצחק נבון-ירושלים
2h 32m$16–20Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Merkazit Hamifrats/Inter-City Platforms to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alightbus 960
2h 43m$9–15
Haifa to Jerusalem by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Haifa to Jerusalem is to bus which costs $9 - $16 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Haifa to Jerusalem is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs $16 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Haifa to Jerusalem. However, there are services departing from HaMoshava HaGermanit and arriving at Sultan Sulliman/Damascus Gate via Merkazit Hamifrats/Inter-City Platforms and Central Station/Yafo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Haifa to Jerusalem. However, there are services departing from Haifa Center and arriving at Damascus Gate via Tel Aviv Center and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Haifa and Jerusalem is 152 km.
The best way to get from Haifa to Jerusalem without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs $16 - $20.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Haifa to Jerusalem, including transfers.
Haifa to Jerusalem bus services, operated by Egged, depart from Merkazit Hamifrats/Inter-City Platforms station.
Haifa to Jerusalem train services, operated by Israel Railways, depart from Haifa Center station.
The best way to get from Haifa to Jerusalem is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs $16 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $16 and takes 2h 43m.
What companies run services between Haifa, Israel and Jerusalem?
You can take a train from Haifa Center to Damascus Gate via Tel Aviv Center, Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon, and Central Station in around 2h 32m. 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 Tel Aviv Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- $10–13
Train from Tel Aviv Center to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- $4–5
- 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 Jerusalem bus services, operated by Egged, arrive at Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight.
Haifa to Jerusalem train services, operated by Israel Railways, arrive at Tel Aviv Center station.
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