There are 2 ways to get from Haifa to Beit Jala by train or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Haifa Center to Tel Aviv Centerנהריה-נהריה<->מודיעין מרכז-מודיעין מכבים רעות / ...
- Take the train from Tel Aviv Center to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navonהרצליה-הרצליה<->ירושלים/יצחק נבון-ירושלים
2h 40m$13–21Bus, line 31 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Merkazit Hamifrats/Inter-City Platforms to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight960
- Take the bus from שדרות שז''ר/בנייני האומה to Ahlama/Leshem31
3h 11m$10–16
Haifa to Beit Jala by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Haifa to Beit Jala is to bus and line 31 bus which costs $10 - $17 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Haifa to Beit Jala is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs $13 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Haifa to Beit Jala. However, there are services departing from HaMoshava HaGermanit and arriving at Ahlama/Leshem via Merkazit Hamifrats/Inter-City Platforms and שדרות שז''ר/בנייני האומה. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Haifa and Beit Jala is 158 km.
The best way to get from Haifa to Beit Jala without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs $13 - $21.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Haifa to Beit Jala, including transfers.
Haifa to Beit Jala bus services, operated by Egged, depart from Merkazit Hamifrats/Inter-City Platforms station.
The best way to get from Haifa to Beit Jala is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs $13 - $21. Alternatively, you can bus and line 31 bus, which costs $10 - $17 and takes 3h 11m.
Haifa to Beit Jala bus services, operated by Egged, arrive at Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight.
There are 708+ hotels available in Beit Jala.
What companies run services between Haifa, Israel and Beit Jala?
You can take a train from Haifa Center to Yefe Rom/HaTsiporen via Tel Aviv Center, Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon, and ICC Jerusalem/HaNassi HaShishi in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from HaMoshava HaGermanit to Ahlama/Leshem via Merkazit Hamifrats/Metronit Platforms towards Krayot, Merkazit Hamifrats/Inter-City Platforms, Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight, and שדרות שז''ר/בנייני האומה in around 3h 11m.
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- Phone
- *5770
- pniyotz@rail.co.il
- Website
- rail.co.il
Train from Haifa Center to Tel Aviv Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://rail.co.il/?
- Adult single ride
- $9–12
Train from Tel Aviv Center to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://rail.co.il/?
- Adult single ride
- $3–5
- Phone
- +972-3-6948888
- Website
- egged.co.il
Bus from Merkazit Hamifrats/Inter-City Platforms to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Schedules at
- egged.co.il
- Phone
- 1-700-700-181
- Website
- superbus.co.il
Bus from שדרות שז''ר/בנייני האומה to Ahlama/Leshem
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- superbus.co.il
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