The average bus between Tel Aviv and Bethlehem takes 1h 53m and the fastest bus takes 1h 28m. There is an hourly bus service from Tel Aviv to Bethlehem. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Tel Aviv and Bethlehem. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Tel Aviv is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Bethlehem at 10:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight and take an average of 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 28m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Tel Aviv to Bethlehem? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Tel Aviv to Bethlehem. However, there are services departing from Tel Aviv-Savidor Train Stations/Platforms B and arriving at Bab El-Zakak/Beit Jala Road station via Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Tel Aviv to Bethlehem bus services, operated by Egged, depart from Tel Aviv-Savidor Train Stations/Platforms B.
Tel Aviv to Bethlehem bus services, operated by South Buses, arrive at Bab El-Zakak/Beit Jala Road station.
The distance between Tel Aviv and Bethlehem is 57.8 km.
You can take a bus from Tel Aviv-Savidor Train Stations/Platforms B to Bab El-Zakak/Beit Jala Road via Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight, Central Station/Yafo, and HaNevi'im Terminal in around 1h 36m.