There are 4 ways to get from Lod to Safed by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from ת.רק''ל אהרונוביץ'/דרך ז'בוטינסקי to הפלמ''ח/עלייה ב'bus 980 / ...
3h 10m₪48–68Bus via Tiberias Central Bus Station/Alight
cheapest- Take the bus from Tel Aviv Central Bus Station 7th Floor/Platforms to Tiberias Central Bus Station/Alightbus 836 / ...
4h 20m₪39–51Train
- Take the train from Lod to Karmieltrain באר שבע מרכז-באר שבע<->כרמיאל-כרמיאל
3h 35m₪56–73Drive 165.2 km
- Drive from Lod to Safedcar 165.2 km
1h 59m₪115–165
Lod to Safed by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lod to Safed is to bus via Tiberias Central Bus Station/Alight which costs ₪ 35 - ₪ 55 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Lod to Safed is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs ₪ 110 - ₪ 170.
No, there is no direct bus from Lod to Safed. However, there are services departing from David HaMelekh Blvd/HaTsiyonut Blvd and arriving at הפלמ''ח/עלייה ב' via ת.רק''ל אהרונוביץ'/דרך ז'בוטינסקי. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Lod to Safed. However, there are services departing from Lod and arriving at Karmiel via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Lod and Safed is 181 km. The road distance is 165.2 km.
The best way to get from Lod to Safed without a car is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs ₪ 45 - ₪ 70.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Lod to Safed, including transfers.
Lod to Safed bus services, operated by Nateeve Express, depart from ת.רק''ל אהרונוביץ'/דרך ז'בוטינסקי station.
Lod to Safed train services, operated by Israel Railways, depart from Lod station.
The best way to get from Lod to Safed is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs ₪ 45 - ₪ 70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₪ 55 - ₪ 75 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Lod, Israel and Safed, Israel?
Nateeve Express operates a bus from ת.רק''ל אהרונוביץ'/דרך ז'בוטינסקי to הפלמ''ח/עלייה ב' hourly. Tickets cost ₪40–60 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Alternatively, Israel Railways operates a train from Lod to Karmiel every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₪40–55 and the journey takes 2h 9m.
- Phone
- *5770
- pniyotz@rail.co.il
- Website
- Israel Railways
Train from Lod to Karmiel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₪40–55
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- ₪40–55
- Phone
- 3553*
- Website
- Nateeve Express
Bus from ת.רק''ל אהרונוביץ'/דרך ז'בוטינסקי to הפלמ''ח/עלייה ב'
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪40–60
- Schedules at
- Nateeve Express
- Phone
- +972-3-6948888
- Website
- Egged
Bus from Tel Aviv Central Bus Station 7th Floor/Platforms to Tiberias Central Bus Station/Alight
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪19–26
- Schedules at
- Egged
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Booking & Getting There
Lod to Safed bus services, operated by Nateeve Express, arrive at הפלמ''ח/עלייה ב' station.
Lod to Safed train services, operated by Israel Railways, arrive at Karmiel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lod to Safed is 165 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Lod to Safed.
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