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How to get fromTel Aviv to Old Cityby train or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Tel Aviv to Old City by train or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Tel Aviv Center to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train הרצליה-הרצליה<->ירושלים/יצחק נבון-ירושלים
    1h 2m
    $10–12

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tel Aviv-Savidor Train Stations/Platforms B to Mamila/Karibbus bus 480
    1h 6m
    $3–6

  3. Bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Tel Aviv-Savidor Train Stations/Platforms B to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alightbus bus 480 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station/Yafo to Western Wallbus bus 1 / ...
    1h 3m
    $7–8

  4. Line 55 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Tel Aviv City Hall/Ibn Gabirol to Aluf Sadeh Terminalbus bus 55 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Aluf Sadeh Terminal to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alightbus bus 400
    1h 52m
    $9–12

Tel Aviv to Old City by train and tram

Calendar225Weekly Services
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 60.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Tel Aviv, Israel and Old City, West Bank?

Israel Railways operates a train from Tel Aviv Center to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon hourly. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tel Aviv-Savidor Train Stations/Platforms B to Western Wall via Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight and Central Station/Yafo in around 1h 3m.

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