There are 3 ways to get from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem by train or bus
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Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tel Aviv-Savidor Train Stations/Platforms B to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alightbus 480 / ...
44 min₪11–16Line 55 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Tel Aviv City Hall/Ibn Gabirol to Aluf Sadeh Terminalbus 55 / ...
- Take the bus from Aluf Sadeh Terminal to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alightbus 400
1h 32m₪19–28
Tel Aviv to Jerusalem by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem is to bus which costs ₪ 11 - ₪ 16 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem is to train which takes 44 min and costs ₪ 23 - ₪ 30.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tel Aviv-Savidor Train Stations/Platforms B station and arriving at Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tel Aviv Center and arriving at Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.
The distance between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem is 57 km.
The best way to get from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem without a car is to train which takes 44 min and costs ₪ 23 - ₪ 30.
The train from Tel Aviv Center to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon takes 44 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Tel Aviv to Jerusalem bus services, operated by Egged, depart from Tel Aviv-Savidor Train Stations/Platforms B.
Tel Aviv to Jerusalem train services, operated by Israel Railways, depart from Tel Aviv Center station.
The best way to get from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem is to train which takes 44 min and costs ₪ 23 - ₪ 30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₪ 11 - ₪ 16 and takes 44 min.
What companies run services between Tel Aviv, Israel and Jerusalem, Israel?
Israel Railways operates a train from Tel Aviv Center to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₪23–30 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, Egged operates a bus from Tel Aviv-Savidor Train Stations/Platforms B to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₪11–16 and the journey takes 44 min.
- Phone
- *5770
- [email protected]
- Website
- Israel Railways
Train from Tel Aviv Center to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪23–30
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- ₪23–30
- Phone
- +972-3-6948888
- Website
- Egged
Bus from Tel Aviv-Savidor Train Stations/Platforms B to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪11–16
- Schedules at
- Egged
Bus from Aluf Sadeh Terminal to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪11–16
- Schedules at
- Egged
- Phone
- *5900
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metropoline
Bus from Tel Aviv City Hall/Ibn Gabirol to Aluf Sadeh Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪8–12
- Schedules at
- Metropoline
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Booking & Getting There
Tel Aviv to Jerusalem bus services, operated by Egged, arrive at Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight.
Tel Aviv to Jerusalem train services, operated by Israel Railways, arrive at Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon station.
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