There are 4 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 Karmi'el Central Bus Station/Alightbus 968
3h 14m₪33–45Train via Tel Aviv
- 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 Nahariyatrain מודיעין מרכז-מודיעין מכבים רעות<->נהריה-נהריה / ...
3h 47m₪60–79Train
- Take the train from Mode'ein Center to Nahariyatrain מודיעין מרכז-מודיעין מכבים רעות<->נהריה-נהריה
4h 34m₪63–82Bus via Safed Central Station/Alight
- Take the bus from Transport Center "HaArazim"/Intercity to Safed Central Station/Alightbus 992 / ...
5h 19m₪81–106
Jerusalem to Masada by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jerusalem to Masada is to bus which costs ₪ 30 - ₪ 45 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Jerusalem to Masada is to bus which takes 3h 14m and costs ₪ 30 - ₪ 45.
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 HaGalil Road/Eshkar via Karmiel Rail Station/Platforms. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Jerusalem to Masada. However, there are services departing from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon and arriving at Nahariya via Tel Aviv Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Jerusalem and Masada is 197 km.
The best way to get from Jerusalem to Masada without a car is to bus which takes 3h 14m and costs ₪ 30 - ₪ 45.
It takes approximately 3h 14m 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 3h 14m and costs ₪ 30 - ₪ 45. Alternatively, you can train via Tel Aviv, which costs ₪ 55 - ₪ 80 and takes 3h 47m.
What companies run services between Jerusalem, Israel and Masada, IL-Z, Israel?
Egged operates a bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Karmi'el Central Bus Station/Alight every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₪23–35 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon to Masada via Tel Aviv Center, Nahariya, Nahariya Junction, and Tefen Junction in around 3h 47m.
- 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 Nahariya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪26–35
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- ₪26–35
Train from Mode'ein Center to Nahariya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪45–60
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- ₪45–60
- Phone
- +972-3-6948888
- Website
- Egged
Bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Karmi'el Central Bus Station/Alight
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₪23–35
- Schedules at
- Egged
- Phone
- 3553*
- Website
- Nateeve Express
Bus from Transport Center "HaArazim"/Intercity to Safed Central Station/Alight
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪60–80
- Schedules at
- Nateeve Express
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Booking & Getting There
Jerusalem to Masada bus services, operated by Egged, arrive at Karmi'el Central Bus Station/Alight.
Jerusalem to Masada train services, operated by Israel Railways, arrive at Tel Aviv Center station.
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