What is the cheapest way to get from Haifa to Jerusalem?

The cheapest way to get from Haifa to Jerusalem is to bus which costs $9 - $16 and takes 2h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Haifa to Jerusalem?

The fastest way to get from Haifa to Jerusalem is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $16 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Haifa and Jerusalem?

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.

Is there a direct train between Haifa and Jerusalem?

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 33m.

How far is it from Haifa to Jerusalem?

The distance between Haifa and Jerusalem is 152 km.

How do I travel from Haifa to Jerusalem without a car?

The best way to get from Haifa to Jerusalem without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $16 - $21.

How long does it take to get from Haifa to Jerusalem?

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Haifa to Jerusalem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Haifa to Jerusalem bus from?

Haifa to Jerusalem bus services, operated by Egged, depart from Merkazit Hamifrats/Inter-City Platforms station.

Where do I catch the Haifa to Jerusalem train from?

Haifa to Jerusalem train services, operated by Israel Railways, depart from Haifa Center station.

Train or bus from Haifa to Jerusalem?

The best way to get from Haifa to Jerusalem is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $16 - $21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $16 and takes 2h 43m.

Where does the Haifa to Jerusalem bus arrive?

Haifa to Jerusalem bus services, operated by Egged, arrive at Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight.

Where does the Haifa to Jerusalem train arrive?

Haifa to Jerusalem train services, operated by Israel Railways, arrive at Tel Aviv Center station.

Where can I stay near Jerusalem?

There are 684+ hotels available in Jerusalem.

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There are 2 ways to get from Haifa to Jerusalem by train or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Haifa Center to Tel Aviv Centertrain נהריה-נהריה<->מודיעין מרכז-מודיעין מכבים רעות / ...
2. Take the train from Tel Aviv Center to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain חדרה מערב-חדרה<->ירושלים/יצחק נבון-ירושלים / ...
2h 33m
$16–21
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Merkazit Hamifrats/Inter-City Platforms to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alightbus 960
2h 43m
$10–16

Haifa to Jerusalem by train and tram

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2h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 152.4 km
Duration: 2h 33m

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 33m. 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.

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