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How to get fromIstanbul to Bethlehemby bus, plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Istanbul to Bethlehem by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, fly to Ben Gurion Airport, train

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    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus bus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane IST - TLV
    3. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    9h 21m
    $134–311
  2. Bus, fly to Queen Alia International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus bus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane IST - AMM
    3. Take the bus from Amman Abdali Terminal to King Hussein Bridgebus bus
    11h 51m
    $148–356

Istanbul (IST) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Bethlehem?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Bethlehem. However, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), walk to נתב''ג, take the train to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon, walk to Central Station, take the line 1 vehicle to Damascus Gate, walk to HaNevi'im Terminal, then take the line 231 bus to Bab El-Zakak/Beit Jala Road. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), walk to Queen Alia Airport, take the bus to Amman Tabarbour Terminal, take the taxi to Abdali, take the bus to King Hussein Bridge, walk to King Hussein Bridge, take the towncar to Allenby Bridge Junction/Road 90, walk to Allenby Bridge Junction/Road 90, take the line 961 bus to תחנת רקל''ה גבעת המבתר/'יגאל ידין, walk to Giv'at HaMivtar, take the line 1 vehicle to Damascus Gate, walk to HaNevi'im Terminal, then take the line 231 bus to Bab El-Zakak/Beit Jala Road.

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