There are 3 ways to get from Jaffa to Jerusalem by train or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Tel Aviv Haganah to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain הרצליה-הרצליה<->ירושלים/יצחק נבון-ירושלים
37 min₪23–29Line 44 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Yefet/Louis Pasteur to Tel Aviv Train Station Savidor/Namir Roadbus 44
- Take the bus from Tel Aviv-Savidor Train Stations/Platforms B to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alightbus 480 / ...
1h 23m₪20–28Line 54 bus, bus
- Take the bus from HaShaon Square/Marzuk and Azar to Bne Brak Railway Station/Mivtsa Kadeshbus 54
- Take the bus from Industrial Zone to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alightbus 400
2h 2m₪21–30
Jaffa to Jerusalem by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jaffa to Jerusalem is to line 44 bus and bus which costs ₪ 19 - ₪ 28 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffa to Jerusalem is to train which takes 37 min and costs ₪ 23 - ₪ 29.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffa to Jerusalem station. However, there are services departing from Yefet/Louis Pasteur and arriving at Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight via Tel Aviv-Savidor Train Stations/Platforms B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tel Aviv Haganah and arriving at Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.
The distance between Jaffa and Jerusalem is 54 km.
The best way to get from Jaffa to Jerusalem without a car is to train which takes 37 min and costs ₪ 23 - ₪ 29.
The train from Tel Aviv Haganah to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon takes 37 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Jaffa to Jerusalem bus services, operated by Dan, depart from Yefet/Louis Pasteur station.
Jaffa to Jerusalem train services, operated by Israel Railways, depart from Tel Aviv Haganah station.
The best way to get from Jaffa to Jerusalem is to train which takes 37 min and costs ₪ 23 - ₪ 29. Alternatively, you can line 44 bus and bus, which costs ₪ 19 - ₪ 28 and takes 1h 23m.
What companies run services between Jaffa, Israel and Jerusalem, Israel?
Israel Railways operates a train from Tel Aviv Haganah to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon hourly. Tickets cost ₪23–29 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yefet/Louis Pasteur to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight via Tel Aviv Train Station Savidor/Namir Road and Tel Aviv-Savidor Train Stations/Platforms B in around 1h 23m.
- Phone
- *5770
- pniyotz@rail.co.il
- Website
- Israel Railways
Train from Tel Aviv Haganah to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪23–29
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- ₪23–29
- Phone
- 03-6394444
- Website
- Dan
Bus from Yefet/Louis Pasteur to Tel Aviv Train Station Savidor/Namir Road
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪8–12
- Schedules at
- Dan
Bus from HaShaon Square/Marzuk and Azar to Bne Brak Railway Station/Mivtsa Kadesh
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪8–13
- Schedules at
- Dan
- Phone
- +972-3-6948888
- Website
- Egged
Bus from Tel Aviv-Savidor Train Stations/Platforms B to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪11–16
- Schedules at
- Egged
Bus from Industrial Zone to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪12–17
- Schedules at
- Egged
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Booking & Getting There
Jaffa to Jerusalem bus services, operated by Dan, arrive at Tel Aviv Train Station Savidor/Namir Road.
Jaffa to Jerusalem train services, operated by Israel Railways, arrive at Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon station.
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