There are 3 ways to get from Lod to Jerusalem by bus, tram, or train
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Bus, line 1 tram
best- Take the bus from בית ספר על''ה/שפירא to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alightbus 408
- Take the tram from Central Station to Damascus Gatetram 1
52 min$5–6Train
- Take the train from Lod to Tel Aviv Haganahtrain אשקלון-אשקלון<->בנימינה-בנימינה גבעת עדה / ...
- Take the train from Tel Aviv Haganah to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain הרצליה-הרצליה<->ירושלים/יצחק נבון-ירושלים
1h 32m$10–13Line 150 bus, line 117 bus, line 3 bus
- Take the bus from Lod Municipaliy/David HaMelekh Boulevard to City Hallbus 150
- Take the bus from City Hall to HaLe'om Parking/HaNassi HaShishi Blvdbus 117 / ...
- Take the bus from HaLe'om Parking/HaNassi HaShishi Blvd to Yaffo Gate/Yafobus 3 / ...
2h$6
Lod to Jerusalem by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lod to Jerusalem is to line 150 bus and line 117 bus and line 3 bus which costs $6 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Lod to Jerusalem is to bus and line 1 tram which takes 52 min and costs $5 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Lod to Jerusalem. However, there are services departing from Lod Municipaliy/David HaMelekh Boulevard and arriving at Yaffo Gate/Yafo via City Hall and HaLe'om Parking/HaNassi HaShishi Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Lod to Jerusalem. However, there are services departing from Lod and arriving at Damascus Gate via Tel Aviv Haganah and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
The distance between Lod and Jerusalem is 50 km.
The best way to get from Lod to Jerusalem without a car is to bus and line 1 tram which takes 52 min and costs $5 - $7.
It takes approximately 52 min to get from Lod to Jerusalem, including transfers.
Lod to Jerusalem bus services, operated by Kavim Public Transport Lines, depart from Lod Municipaliy/David HaMelekh Boulevard station.
Lod to Jerusalem train services, operated by Israel Railways, depart from Lod station.
The best way to get from Lod to Jerusalem is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs $9 - $14. Alternatively, you can line 150 bus and line 117 bus and line 3 bus, which costs $6 and takes 2h.
What companies run services between Lod, Israel and Jerusalem?
You can take a train from Lod to Damascus Gate via Tel Aviv Haganah, Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon, and Central Station in around 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lod Municipaliy/David HaMelekh Boulevard to Yaffo Gate/Yafo via City Hall and HaLe'om Parking/HaNassi HaShishi Blvd in around 2h.
- Phone
- +972-3-6948888
- Website
- Egged
Bus from בית ספר על''ה/שפירא to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Schedules at
- Egged
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Lod to Jerusalem bus services, operated by Kavim Public Transport Lines, arrive at City Hall station.
Lod to Jerusalem train services, operated by Israel Railways, arrive at Tel Aviv Haganah station.
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