There are 2 ways to get from Jerusalem to Haifa by bus or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Merkazit Hamifrats/Alight960
1h 59m₪27–38Train
- Take the train from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon to Tel Aviv Centerירושלים/יצחק נבון-ירושלים<->הרצליה-הרצליה / ...
- Take the train from Tel Aviv Center to Haifa Centerמודיעין מרכז-מודיעין מכבים רעות<->נהריה-נהריה / ...
2h 7m₪43–55
Jerusalem to Haifa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jerusalem to Haifa is to bus which costs ₪ 26 - ₪ 40 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Jerusalem to Haifa is to bus which takes 1h 59m and costs ₪ 26 - ₪ 40.
No, there is no direct bus from Jerusalem station to Haifa. However, there are services departing from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms and arriving at Ben Gurion via Merkazit Hamifrats/Metronit Platforms towards Haif. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Jerusalem to Haifa. However, there are services departing from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon and arriving at Haifa Center via Tel Aviv Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
The distance between Jerusalem and Haifa is 151 km.
The best way to get from Jerusalem to Haifa without a car is to bus which takes 1h 59m and costs ₪ 26 - ₪ 40.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Jerusalem to Haifa, including transfers.
Jerusalem to Haifa bus services, operated by Egged, depart from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms.
Jerusalem to Haifa train services, operated by Israel Railways, depart from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon station.
The best way to get from Jerusalem to Haifa is to bus which takes 1h 59m and costs ₪ 26 - ₪ 40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₪ 40 - ₪ 55 and takes 2h 7m.
What companies run services between Jerusalem, Israel and Haifa, Israel?
Egged operates a bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Merkazit Hamifrats/Alight hourly. Tickets cost ₪19–27 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon to Haifa Center via Tel Aviv Center in around 2h 7m.
- Phone
- *5770
- pniyotz@rail.co.il
- Website
- rail.co.il
Train from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon to Tel Aviv Center
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪23–30
- Website
- https://rail.co.il/?
- Adult single ride
- ₪23–30
Train from Tel Aviv Center to Haifa Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪19–25
- Website
- https://rail.co.il/?
- Adult single ride
- ₪19–25
- Phone
- +972-3-6948888
- Website
- egged.co.il
Bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Merkazit Hamifrats/Alight
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪19–27
- Schedules at
- egged.co.il
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Jerusalem to Haifa bus services, operated by Egged, arrive at Merkazit Hamifrats/Alight station.
Jerusalem to Haifa train services, operated by Israel Railways, arrive at Tel Aviv Center station.
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