There are 3 ways to get from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem (State) by train or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Tel Aviv Center to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain חדרה מערב-חדרה<->ירושלים/יצחק נבון-ירושלים / ...
1h 5m₪31–40Bus, line 18 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tel Aviv-Savidor Train Stations/Platforms B to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alightbus 480 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station/Yafo to Bet HaNassi/Jabotinskybus 18
1h 7m₪17–24Line 55 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Tel Aviv Rabbinate/David HaMelech Boulevard to Aluf Sadeh Terminalbus 55
- Take the bus from Aluf Sadeh Terminal to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alightbus 400
2h 2m₪26–39
Tel Aviv to Jerusalem (State) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem (State) is to bus and line 18 bus which costs ₪ 16 - ₪ 24 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem (State) is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs ₪ 30 - ₪ 40.
No, there is no direct bus from Tel Aviv station to Jerusalem (State). However, there are services departing from Tel Aviv-Savidor Train Stations/Platforms B and arriving at Bet HaNassi/Jabotinsky via Central Station/Yafo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem (State). However, there are services departing from Tel Aviv Center and arriving at Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
The distance between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem (State) is 60 km.
The best way to get from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem (State) without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs ₪ 30 - ₪ 40.
It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem (State), including transfers.
Tel Aviv to Jerusalem (State) bus services, operated by Egged, depart from Tel Aviv-Savidor Train Stations/Platforms B.
Tel Aviv to Jerusalem (State) train services, operated by Israel Railways, depart from Tel Aviv Center station.
The best way to get from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem (State) is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs ₪ 30 - ₪ 40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 18 bus, which costs ₪ 16 - ₪ 24 and takes 1h 7m.
What companies run services between Tel Aviv, Israel and Jerusalem (State), Israel?
Israel Railways operates a train from Tel Aviv Center to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon hourly. Tickets cost ₪23–30 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tel Aviv-Savidor Train Stations/Platforms B to Bet HaNassi/Jabotinsky via Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight and Central Station/Yafo in around 1h 7m.
- Phone
- *5770
- [email protected]
- Website
- rail.co.il
Train from Tel Aviv Center to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪23–30
- Website
- https://rail.co.il/?
- Adult single ride
- ₪23–30
- Phone
- +972-3-6948888
- Website
- egged.co.il
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.co.il
Bus from Central Station/Yafo to Bet HaNassi/Jabotinsky
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪5–8
- Schedules at
- egged.co.il
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.co.il
- Phone
- *5900
- [email protected]
- Website
- metropoline.com
Bus from Tel Aviv Rabbinate/David HaMelech Boulevard to Aluf Sadeh Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪8–12
- Schedules at
- metropoline.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tel Aviv to Jerusalem (State) bus services, operated by Egged, arrive at Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight.
Tel Aviv to Jerusalem (State) train services, operated by Israel Railways, arrive at Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon station.
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