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How to get fromIstanbul to Bethlehemby bus, plane, train or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul to Bethlehem by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Istanbul, fly to Ben Gurion Airport, train

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    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)planeIST - TLV
    3. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain
    9h 25m
    $143–329
  2. Bus to Istanbul, fly to Queen Alia International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)planeIST - AMM
    3. Take the bus from Amman Abdali Terminal to King Hussein Bridgebus
    4. Drive from King Hussein Bridge to Bethlehemcar
    9h 51m
  3. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)planeSAW - AMM
    2. Take the bus from Amman Abdali Terminal to King Hussein Bridgebus
    3. Drive from King Hussein Bridge to Bethlehemcar
    10h 8m

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest 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/Yafo, take the bus to Sultan Sulliman/Damascus Gate, 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, then drive to Bethlehem.

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