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How to get fromSouth Africa to Jerusalemby plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from South Africa to Jerusalem by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Johannesburg International Airport to Ben Gurion Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane JNB - TLV
    2. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    12h 59m
    ₪1,192–2,012

  2. Fly Cape Town International Airport to Ben Gurion Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane CPT - TLV
    2. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    12h 56m
    ₪1,440–3,850

  3. Fly Johannesburg International Airport to Amman Civil Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Amman Civil Airport (ADJ)plane plane JNB - ADJ
    2. Take the bus from Amman Abdali Terminal to King Hussein Bridgebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Allenby Bridge Junction/Road 90 to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alightbus bus
    17h 18m
    ₪1,388–3,980

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration13h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket₪780Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,569.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 59m

What companies run services between South Africa and Jerusalem, Israel?

There is no direct connection from South Africa to Jerusalem. However, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), walk to נתב''ג, then take the train to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Capetown-Airport-CPT airport, fly to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), walk to נתב''ג, then take the train to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon.

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