There are 2 ways to get from Zurich to Jerusalem by plane or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Zurich Airport, train
best- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane ZRH - TLV
- Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain
6h 56m₪494–1,248Train to Basel, fly, train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane BSL - TLV
- Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain
10h 21m₪603–1,628
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Jerusalem is to fly and train which costs ₪ 490 - ₪ 1,300 and takes 6h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Jerusalem is to fly and train which takes 6h 56m and costs ₪ 490 - ₪ 1,300.
The distance between Zurich and Jerusalem is 2863 km.
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Zurich to Jerusalem, including transfers.
Jerusalem is 1h ahead of Zurich. It is currently 11:43 PM in Zurich and 12:43 AM in Jerusalem.
There are 676+ hotels available in Jerusalem.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Jerusalem, Israel?
There is no direct connection from Zurich to Jerusalem. However, you can take the train to Zürich Flughafen, walk to Zurich Airport (ZRH) airport, fly to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), walk to נתב''ג, then take the train to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon. Alternatively, you can take the train to Basel SBB, walk to Basel, Bahnhof SBB, take the bus to Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, walk to Basel (BSL) airport, fly to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), walk to נתב''ג, then take the train to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon.
- Website
- elal.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Ben Gurion Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₪460–650
Flights from Basel to Ben Gurion Airport via Tivat
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₪650–2,200
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Ben Gurion Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₪550–1,700
Flights from Zurich Airport to Ben Gurion Airport via Heraklion
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₪550–1,700
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Ben Gurion Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₪550–1,100
- Website
- arkia.co.il
Flights from Basel to Ben Gurion Airport via Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₪500–2,100
Flights from Basel to Ben Gurion Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₪550–2,100
- Website
- bluedartaviation.com
Flights from Basel to Ben Gurion Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₪550–2,100
Flights from Basel to Ben Gurion Airport via Larnaca
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₪550–2,100
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Basel to Ben Gurion Airport via Varna
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₪550–900
- Website
- israir.co.il
Flights from Basel to Ben Gurion Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₪550–2,100
- Phone
- *5770
- [email protected]
- Website
- Israel Railways
Train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪20–26
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- ₪20–26
Train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪20–26
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- ₪20–26
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBB GmbH
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₪30–40
- Schedules at
- SBB GmbH
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₪50–100
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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