There are 2 ways to get from Jerusalem to Haifa by train or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon to Tel Aviv Centertrain ירושלים/יצחק נבון-ירושלים<->חדרה מערב-חדרה / ...
- Take the train from Tel Aviv Center to Haifa Centertrain מודיעין מרכז-מודיעין מכבים רעות<->נהריה-נהריה / ...
2h 45m₪48–61Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Merkazit Hamifrats/Alightbus 960
2h 47m₪34–46
Jerusalem to Haifa by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jerusalem to Haifa is to bus which costs ₪ 30 - ₪ 50 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Jerusalem to Haifa is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs ₪ 45 - ₪ 65.
No, there is no direct bus from Jerusalem to Haifa. However, there are services departing from Mamila/Karib and arriving at Ben Gurion via Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms and Merkazit Hamifrats/Metronit Platforms towards Haif. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Jerusalem to Haifa. However, there are services departing from Damascus Gate and arriving at Haifa Center via Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon and Tel Aviv Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Jerusalem and Haifa is 152 km.
The best way to get from Jerusalem to Haifa without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs ₪ 45 - ₪ 65.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Jerusalem to Haifa, including transfers.
Jerusalem to Haifa bus services, operated by Egged, depart from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms.
Jerusalem to Haifa train services, operated by Israel Railways, depart from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon station.
The best way to get from Jerusalem to Haifa is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs ₪ 45 - ₪ 65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₪ 30 - ₪ 50 and takes 2h 47m.
What companies run services between Jerusalem and Haifa, Israel?
You can take a vehicle from Damascus Gate to Haifa Center via Central Station, Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon, and Tel Aviv Center in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, Egged operates a bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Merkazit Hamifrats/Alight hourly. Tickets cost ₪19–27 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- *5770
- [email protected]
- Website
- Israel Railways
Train from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon to Tel Aviv Center
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪23–30
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- ₪23–30
Train from Tel Aviv Center to Haifa Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪19–25
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- ₪19–25
- Phone
- +972-3-6948888
- Website
- Egged
Bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Merkazit Hamifrats/Alight
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪19–27
- Schedules at
- Egged
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Booking & Getting There
Jerusalem to Haifa bus services, operated by Egged, arrive at Merkazit Hamifrats/Alight station.
Jerusalem to Haifa train services, operated by Israel Railways, arrive at Tel Aviv Center station.
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