There are 4 ways to get from Safed to Rishon LeZion by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from צה''ל 9 to Aluf Sadeh Terminalbus 980 / ...
3h 9m₪40–60Train
- Take the train from Karmiel to Tel Aviv Centertrain כרמיאל-כרמיאל<->באר שבע מרכז-באר שבע
3h 49m₪50–71Drive 159.7 km
- Drive from Safed to Rishon LeZioncar 159.7 km
1h 58m₪111–160Bus, line 83 bus
- Take the bus from Tiberias Central Bus Station/Platforms to Tel Aviv Central Bus Station 7th Floor/Alightbus 836 / ...
- Take the bus from Tel Aviv Central Bus Station 6th Floor/Platforms to Yisrael Galili/Zvulun Hamerbus 163 / ...
4h 19m₪40–55
Safed to Rishon LeZion by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Safed to Rishon LeZion is to bus and line 83 bus which costs ₪ 40 - ₪ 60 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Safed to Rishon LeZion is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs ₪ 110 - ₪ 160.
No, there is no direct bus from Safed to Rishon LeZion. However, there are services departing from צה''ל 9 and arriving at ת. מרכזית ראשל''צ via Aluf Sadeh Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Safed to Rishon LeZion. However, there are services departing from Karmiel and arriving at רשל''צ משה דיין via Tel Aviv Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Safed and Rishon LeZion is 171 km. The road distance is 159.7 km.
The best way to get from Safed to Rishon LeZion without a car is to bus which takes 3h 9m and costs ₪ 40 - ₪ 60.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Safed to Rishon LeZion, including transfers.
Safed to Rishon LeZion bus services, operated by Nateeve Express, depart from צה''ל 9 station.
Safed to Rishon LeZion train services, operated by Israel Railways, depart from Karmiel station.
The best way to get from Safed to Rishon LeZion is to bus which takes 3h 9m and costs ₪ 40 - ₪ 60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₪ 50 - ₪ 75 and takes 3h 49m.
What companies run services between Safed, Israel and Rishon LeZion, Israel?
Nateeve Express operates a bus from צה''ל 9 to Aluf Sadeh Terminal hourly. Tickets cost ₪40–60 and the journey takes 2h 11m. Alternatively, Israel Railways operates a train from Karmiel to Tel Aviv Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₪35–50 and the journey takes 1h 39m.
- Phone
- *5770
- [email protected]
- Website
- Israel Railways
Train from Karmiel to Tel Aviv Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₪35–50
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- ₪35–50
- Phone
- 3553*
- Website
- Nateeve Express
Bus from צה''ל 9 to Aluf Sadeh Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪40–60
- Schedules at
- Nateeve Express
- Phone
- +972-3-6948888
- Website
- Egged
Bus from Tiberias Central Bus Station/Platforms to Tel Aviv Central Bus Station 7th Floor/Alight
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪19–26
- Schedules at
- Egged
- Phone
- 1-700-700-181
- Website
- Superbus
Bus from Tel Aviv Central Bus Station 6th Floor/Platforms to Yisrael Galili/Zvulun Hamer
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪8–13
- Schedules at
- Superbus
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Booking & Getting There
Safed to Rishon LeZion bus services, operated by Nateeve Express, arrive at Aluf Sadeh Terminal station.
Safed to Rishon LeZion train services, operated by Israel Railways, arrive at Tel Aviv Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Safed to Rishon LeZion is 160 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Safed to Rishon LeZion.
There are 1718+ hotels available in Rishon LeZion.