There are 3 ways to get from Jerusalem to Masada by bus or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Merkazit Hamifrats/Alightbus 960
2h 5m₪25–35Train via Tel Aviv
- Take the train from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon to Tel Aviv Centertrain ירושלים/יצחק נבון-ירושלים<->הרצליה-הרצליה / ...
- Take the train from Tel Aviv Center to Haifa Centertrain מודיעין מרכז-מודיעין מכבים רעות<->נהריה-נהריה / ...
2h 27m₪43–55Train
- Take the train from Mode'ein Center to Carmel Beachtrain מודיעין מרכז-מודיעין מכבים רעות<->נהריה-נהריה / ...
3h 11m₪49–67
Jerusalem to Masada by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jerusalem to Masada is to bus which costs ₪ 24 - ₪ 35 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Jerusalem to Masada is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs ₪ 24 - ₪ 35.
No, there is no direct bus from Jerusalem station to Masada. However, there are services departing from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms and arriving at Arlozorov/Bar Giora via Merkazit Hamifrats/Inner-City Platforms. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Jerusalem to Masada. However, there are services departing from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon and arriving at Haifa Center via Tel Aviv Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Jerusalem and Masada is 149 km.
The best way to get from Jerusalem to Masada without a car is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs ₪ 24 - ₪ 35.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Jerusalem to Masada, including transfers.
Jerusalem to Masada bus services, operated by Egged, depart from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms.
Jerusalem to Masada train services, operated by Israel Railways, depart from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon station.
The best way to get from Jerusalem to Masada is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs ₪ 24 - ₪ 35. Alternatively, you can train via Tel Aviv, which costs ₪ 40 - ₪ 55 and takes 2h 27m.
What companies run services between Jerusalem, Israel and Masada, Haifa, Israel?
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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon to Masada via Tel Aviv Center and Haifa Center in around 2h 27m.
- 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 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪19–25
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- ₪19–25
Train from Mode'ein Center to Carmel Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪35–50
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- ₪35–50
- 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 Masada bus services, operated by Egged, arrive at Merkazit Hamifrats/Alight station.
Jerusalem to Masada train services, operated by Israel Railways, arrive at Tel Aviv Center station.
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