There are 5 ways to get from Lod to Safed by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lod to Karmieltrain באר שבע מרכז-באר שבע<->כרמיאל-כרמיאל
3h 9m₪56–73Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Modi'in Ilit Terminal to Magistrate Court/HaChalutzbus 580
3h 25m₪16Drive 165.2 km
- Drive from Lod to Safedcar 165.2 km
1h 59m₪110–159Train, bus
- Take the train from Lod to HaMifrats Central Station/Kav HaHoftrain באר שבע מרכז-באר שבע<->נהריה-נהריה / ...
- Take the bus from Merkazit Hamifrats/Inter-City Platforms to Safed Central Station/Alightbus 361 / ...
3h 37m₪59–80Bus via Tiberias Central Bus Station/Alight
- Take the bus from Tel Aviv Central Bus Station 7th Floor/Platforms to Tiberias Central Bus Station/Alightbus 836 / ...
3h 56m₪39–51
Lod to Safed by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lod to Safed is to bus which costs ₪ 16 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Lod to Safed is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs ₪ 110 - ₪ 160.
No, there is no direct bus from Lod to Safed. However, there are services departing from Yahad Shivte Israel Blvd/HaRav Ovadya Yosef and arriving at Magistrate Court/HaChalutz via Modi'in Ilit Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
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 9m.
The distance between Lod and Safed is 184 km. The road distance is 165.2 km.
The best way to get from Lod to Safed without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs ₪ 55 - ₪ 75.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Lod to Safed, including transfers.
Lod to Safed bus services, operated by Kavim Public Transport Lines, depart from Modi'in Ilit Terminal 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 train which takes 3h 9m and costs ₪ 55 - ₪ 75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₪ 16 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Lod, Israel and Safed, Israel?
Israel Railways operates a train from Lod to Karmiel 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₪40–55 and the journey takes 2h 11m. Alternatively, Kavim Public Transport Lines operates a bus from Modi'in Ilit Terminal to Magistrate Court/HaChalutz hourly. Tickets cost ₪8 and the journey takes 2h 11m.
- Phone
- *5770
- pniyotz@rail.co.il
- Website
- rail.co.il
Train from Lod to Karmiel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₪40–55
- Website
- https://rail.co.il/?
- Adult single ride
- ₪40–55
Train from Lod to HaMifrats Central Station/Kav HaHof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₪35–50
- Website
- https://rail.co.il/?
- Adult single ride
- ₪35–50
- Phone
- *2060
- Website
- kavim-t.com
Bus from Modi'in Ilit Terminal to Magistrate Court/HaChalutz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪8
- Schedules at
- kavim-t.com
- Phone
- 3553*
- Website
- nateevexpress.com
Bus from Merkazit Hamifrats/Inter-City Platforms to Safed Central Station/Alight
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪23–35
- Schedules at
- nateevexpress.com
- Phone
- +972-3-6948888
- Website
- egged.co.il
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.co.il
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More Questions & Answers
Lod to Safed bus services, operated by Kavim Public Transport Lines, arrive at Magistrate Court/HaChalutz 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.
There are 1057+ hotels available in Safed.





