What is the cheapest way to get from Haifa to Jerusalem?

The cheapest way to get from Haifa to Jerusalem is to bus which costs ₪ 26 - ₪ 40 and takes 2h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Haifa to Jerusalem?

The fastest way to get from Haifa to Jerusalem is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs ₪ 40 - ₪ 55.

Is there a direct bus between Haifa and Jerusalem?

No, there is no direct bus from Haifa to Jerusalem station. However, there are services departing from HaMoshava HaGermanit and arriving at Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight via Merkazit Hamifrats/Inter-City Platforms. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Haifa and Jerusalem?

No, there is no direct train from Haifa to Jerusalem. However, there are services departing from Haifa Center and arriving at Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon via Tel Aviv Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Haifa to Jerusalem?

The distance between Haifa and Jerusalem is 149 km.

How do I travel from Haifa to Jerusalem without a car?

The best way to get from Haifa to Jerusalem without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs ₪ 40 - ₪ 55.

How long does it take to get from Haifa to Jerusalem?

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Haifa to Jerusalem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Haifa to Jerusalem bus from?

Haifa to Jerusalem bus services, operated by Egged, depart from Merkazit Hamifrats/Inter-City Platforms station.

Where do I catch the Haifa to Jerusalem train from?

Haifa to Jerusalem train services, operated by Israel Railways, depart from Haifa Center station.

Train or bus from Haifa to Jerusalem?

The best way to get from Haifa to Jerusalem is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs ₪ 40 - ₪ 55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₪ 26 - ₪ 40 and takes 2h 31m.

Where does the Haifa to Jerusalem bus arrive?

Haifa to Jerusalem bus services, operated by Egged, arrive at Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight.

Where does the Haifa to Jerusalem train arrive?

Haifa to Jerusalem train services, operated by Israel Railways, arrive at Tel Aviv Center station.

Where can I stay near Jerusalem?

There are 713+ hotels available in Jerusalem.

Haifa to Jerusalem - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 117 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Haifa to Jerusalem by train or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Haifa Center to Tel Aviv Centerנהריה-נהריה<->מודיעין מרכז-מודיעין מכבים רעות / ...
2. Take the train from Tel Aviv Center to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navonהרצליה-הרצליה<->ירושלים/יצחק נבון-ירושלים
2h 16m
₪43–55
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merkazit Hamifrats/Inter-City Platforms to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight960
2h 31m
₪27–38
Train, line 117 bus
1. Take the train from Haifa Center to Mode'ein Centerנהריה-נהריה<->מודיעין מרכז-מודיעין מכבים רעות / ...
2. Take the bus from Modi'in Macabim Re'ut Central Station to HaLe'om Parking/HaNassi HaShishi Blvd117 / ...
2h 52m
₪47–56

Haifa to Jerusalem by train

224Weekly Trains

2h 16mAverage Duration

₪43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 149.4 km
Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Haifa, Israel and Jerusalem, Israel?

You can take a train from Haifa Center to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon via Tel Aviv Center in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, Egged operates a bus from Merkazit Hamifrats/Inter-City Platforms to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight hourly. Tickets cost ₪19–27 and the journey takes 1h 41m.

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