There are 5 ways to get from Tel Aviv to Safed by bus, train, or car
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Train, line 364 bus
- Take the train from Tel Aviv Center to Karmieltrain באר שבע מרכז-באר שבע<->כרמיאל-כרמיאל
- Take the bus from Karmiel Rail Station/Platforms to דוד אלעזר/לח''יbus 364
3h 12m₪52–67Drive 156.9 km
- Drive from Tel Aviv to Safedcar 156.9 km
2h₪109–157Bus via ת.רק''ל אהרונוביץ'/דרך ז'בוטינסקי
- Take the bus from ת.רק''ל אהרונוביץ'/דרך ז'בוטינסקי to הפלמ''ח/עלייה ב'bus 980 / ...
2h 43m₪48–71Bus via Ma'ale Yitzchak/HaRav Pinchas Miller
- Take the bus from Tel Aviv Train Station Savidor/Namir Road to Ma'ale Yitzchak/HaRav Pinchas Millerbus 833
- Take the bus from Ma'ale Yitzchak/HaRav Pinchas Miller to Magistrate Court/HaChalutzbus 440
4h 11m₪68–72
Tel Aviv to Safed by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tel Aviv to Safed is to bus which costs ₪ 21 - ₪ 30 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Tel Aviv to Safed is to drive which takes 2h and costs ₪ 100 - ₪ 160.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tel Aviv Train Station Savidor/Namir Road station and arriving at Safed Central Station/Alight station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Tel Aviv and Safed is 162 km. The road distance is 156.9 km.
The best way to get from Tel Aviv to Safed without a car is to bus which takes 2h 37m and costs ₪ 21 - ₪ 30.
The bus from Tel Aviv Train Station Savidor/Namir Road to Safed Central Station/Alight takes 2h 37m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Tel Aviv to Safed bus services, operated by Egged, depart from Tel Aviv Train Station Savidor/Namir Road.
Tel Aviv to Safed bus services, operated by Egged, arrive at Safed Central Station/Alight.
Yes, the driving distance between Tel Aviv to Safed is 157 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Tel Aviv to Safed.
There are 1062+ hotels available in Safed.
What companies run services between Tel Aviv, Israel and Safed, Israel?
Egged operates a bus from Tel Aviv Train Station Savidor/Namir Road to Safed Central Station/Alight twice daily. Tickets cost ₪21–30 and the journey takes 2h 37m.
- Phone
- *5770
- [email protected]
- Website
- Israel Railways
Train from Tel Aviv Center to Karmiel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₪35–50
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- ₪35–50
- Phone
- +972-3-6948888
- Website
- Egged
Bus from Tel Aviv Train Station Savidor/Namir Road to Safed Central Station/Alight
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₪21–30
- Schedules at
- Egged
- Phone
- 3553*
- Website
- Nateeve Express
Bus from Karmiel Rail Station/Platforms to דוד אלעזר/לח''י
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪12–18
- Schedules at
- 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
- Phone
- 3553*
- [email protected]
- Website
- NTT
Bus from Tel Aviv Train Station Savidor/Namir Road to Ma'ale Yitzchak/HaRav Pinchas Miller
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪46–49
- Schedules at
- NTT
Bus from Ma'ale Yitzchak/HaRav Pinchas Miller to Magistrate Court/HaChalutz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₪22–24
- Schedules at
- NTT
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