What is the cheapest way to get from Jaffa to Bethlehem?

The cheapest way to get from Jaffa to Bethlehem is to bus and line 231 bus which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Jaffa to Bethlehem?

The fastest way to get from Jaffa to Bethlehem is to train and line 231 bus which takes 1h 28m and costs $11 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Jaffa and Bethlehem?

No, there is no direct bus from Jaffa station to Bethlehem. However, there are services departing from Tel Aviv Central Bus Station 7th Floor/Platforms and arriving at Bab El-Zakak/Beit Jala Road via Central Station/Yafo and HaNevi'im Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.

How far is it from Jaffa to Bethlehem?

The distance between Jaffa and Bethlehem is 67 km.

How do I travel from Jaffa to Bethlehem without a car?

The best way to get from Jaffa to Bethlehem without a car is to train and line 231 bus which takes 1h 28m and costs $11 - $15.

How long does it take to get from Jaffa to Bethlehem?

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Jaffa to Bethlehem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jaffa to Bethlehem bus from?

Jaffa to Bethlehem bus services, operated by Egged, depart from Tel Aviv Central Bus Station 7th Floor/Platforms.

Where does the Jaffa to Bethlehem bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Bethlehem?

There are 708+ hotels available in Bethlehem.

Jaffa to Bethlehem - 3 ways to travel via train, line 231 bus, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Jaffa to Bethlehem by train, bus, or tram

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

Train, line 231 bus
best
1. Take the train from Tel Aviv Haganah to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navonהרצליה-הרצליה<->ירושלים/יצחק נבון-ירושלים
2. Take the bus from HaNevi'im Terminal to Bab El-Zakak/Beit Jala Road231
1h 28m
$11–15
Bus, line 231 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tel Aviv Central Bus Station 7th Floor/Platforms to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight405
2. Take the bus from HaNevi'im Terminal to Bab El-Zakak/Beit Jala Road231
1h 41m
$7–11
Line 1 tram, bus
1. Take the tram from Bloomfield Stadium to Aharonovich2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Jabotinsky Road/HaRav Shach to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight401 / ...
2h 37m

Jaffa to Bethlehem by train and bus

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1h 28mAverage Duration

$11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 67.3 km
Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Jaffa, Israel and Bethlehem?

You can take a bus from Tel Aviv Central Bus Station 7th Floor/Platforms to Bab El-Zakak/Beit Jala Road via Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight, Central Station/Yafo, and HaNevi'im Terminal in around 1h 41m.

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