There are 7 ways to get from Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Safed by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from ת.רק''ל אהרונוביץ'/דרך ז'בוטינסקי to הפלמ''ח/עלייה ב'bus 980 / ...
3h 4m₪63–90Bus via Tiberias Central Bus Station/Alight
cheapest- Take the bus from Tel Aviv Train Station Savidor/Namir Road to Tiberias Central Bus Station/Alightbus 836 / ...
3h 44m₪45–61Train, bus via Haifa
- Take the train from נתב''ג to HaMifrats Central Station/Kav HaHoftrain מודיעין מרכז-מודיעין מכבים רעות<->נהריה-נהריה / ...
- Take the bus from Merkazit Hamifrats/Inter-City Platforms to Safed Central Station/Alightbus 361 / ...
3h 35m₪58–79Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Tel Aviv-TLV to Safed164.2 km
1h 58mDrive 164.2 km
- Drive from Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Safedcar 164.2 km
1h 58m₪106–154Train, bus
- Take the train from נתב''ג to Nahariyatrain מודיעין מרכז-מודיעין מכבים רעות<->נהריה-נהריה / ...
- Take the bus from Nahariya Central Station/Platforms to Safed Central Station/Alightbus 367
3h 36m₪59–76Train
- Take the train from נתב''ג to Kiryat Motzkintrain מודיעין מרכז-מודיעין מכבים רעות<->נהריה-נהריה / ...
4h 18m₪65–86
Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Safed by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Safed is to bus via Tiberias Central Bus Station/Alight which costs ₪ 40 - ₪ 65 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Safed is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs ₪ 100 - ₪ 160.
No, there is no direct bus from Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) station to Safed. However, there are services departing from HaHagana Rail Station/HeHarash and arriving at הפלמ''ח/עלייה ב' via ת.רק''ל אהרונוביץ'/דרך ז'בוטינסקי. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Safed. However, there are services departing from נתב''ג and arriving at Karmiel via Kiryat Motzkin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) and Safed is 181 km. The road distance is 164.2 km.
The best way to get from Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Safed without a car is to bus which takes 3h 4m and costs ₪ 60 - ₪ 90.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Safed, including transfers.
Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Safed bus services, operated by Nateeve Express, depart from ת.רק''ל אהרונוביץ'/דרך ז'בוטינסקי station.
Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Safed train services, operated by Israel Railways, depart from נתב''ג station.
The best way to get from Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Safed is to bus which takes 3h 4m and costs ₪ 60 - ₪ 90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₪ 65 - ₪ 90 and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Tel Aviv Airport (TLV), Israel and Safed, Israel?
Nateeve Express operates a bus from ת.רק''ל אהרונוביץ'/דרך ז'בוטינסקי to הפלמ''ח/עלייה ב' hourly. Tickets cost ₪40–60 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Alternatively, Israel Railways operates a train from נתב''ג to Kiryat Motzkin hourly. Tickets cost ₪35–50 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- *5770
- [email protected]
- Website
- Israel Railways
Train from נתב''ג to HaMifrats Central Station/Kav HaHof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪35–45
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- ₪35–45
Train from נתב''ג to Nahariya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪40–55
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- ₪40–55
Train from נתב''ג to Kiryat Motzkin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪35–50
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- ₪35–50
- Phone
- 3553*
- Website
- Nateeve Express
Bus from ת.רק''ל אהרונוביץ'/דרך ז'בוטינסקי to הפלמ''ח/עלייה ב'
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪40–60
- Schedules at
- Nateeve Express
Bus from Merkazit Hamifrats/Inter-City Platforms to Safed Central Station/Alight
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪23–35
- Schedules at
- Nateeve Express
Bus from Nahariya Central Station/Platforms to Safed Central Station/Alight
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪18–25
- Schedules at
- Nateeve Express
- Phone
- +972-3-6948888
- Website
- Egged
Bus from Tel Aviv Train Station Savidor/Namir Road to Tiberias Central Bus Station/Alight
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪18–26
- Schedules at
- Egged
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Tel Aviv-TLV to Safed
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Safed bus services, operated by Nateeve Express, arrive at הפלמ''ח/עלייה ב' station.
Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Safed train services, operated by Israel Railways, arrive at Kiryat Motzkin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Safed is 164 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Safed.
There are 1070+ hotels available in Safed.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) and Safed. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





