There are 3 ways to get from Nazareth to Bethlehem by bus or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Central Station to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alightbus 955
2h 39m$12–14Train
- Take the train from HaMifrats Central Station/Kav HaHof to Tel Aviv Centertrain נהריה-נהריה<->מודיעין מרכז-מודיעין מכבים רעות / ...
- Take the train from Tel Aviv Center to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain הרצליה-הרצליה<->ירושלים/יצחק נבון-ירושלים
4h 8m$28–35Bus via Afula Central Station/Platforms
- Take the bus from Afula Central Station/Platforms to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alightbus 953 / ...
3h 24m$13–17
Nazareth to Bethlehem by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nazareth to Bethlehem is to bus which costs $12 - $15 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Nazareth to Bethlehem is to bus which takes 2h 39m and costs $12 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Nazareth station to Bethlehem. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Bab El-Zakak/Beit Jala Road via Central Station/Yafo and HaNevi'im Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Nazareth station to Bethlehem. However, there are services departing from HaMifrats Central Station/Kav HaHof and arriving at Damascus Gate via Tel Aviv Center and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Nazareth and Bethlehem is 155 km.
The best way to get from Nazareth to Bethlehem without a car is to bus which takes 2h 39m and costs $12 - $15.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Nazareth to Bethlehem, including transfers.
Nazareth to Bethlehem bus services, operated by Egged, depart from Central Station.
Nazareth to Bethlehem train services, operated by Israel Railways, depart from HaMifrats Central Station/Kav HaHof.
The best way to get from Nazareth to Bethlehem is to bus which takes 2h 39m and costs $12 - $15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $28 - $35 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Nazareth, Israel and Bethlehem?
Egged operates a bus from Central Station to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight 5 times a day. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tawfiq Zayyad/Road 75 to Bab El-Zakak/Beit Jala Road via Merkazit Hamifrats/Alight, HaMifrats Central Station/Kav HaHof, Tel Aviv Center, Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon, Central Station, Damascus Gate, and HaNevi'im Terminal in around 4h 8m.
- Phone
- *5770
- pniyotz@rail.co.il
- Website
- Israel Railways
Train from HaMifrats Central Station/Kav HaHof to Tel Aviv Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- $10–13
Train from Tel Aviv Center to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- $7–10
- Phone
- +972-3-6948888
- Website
- Egged
Bus from Central Station to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Schedules at
- Egged
Bus from Afula Central Station/Platforms to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Schedules at
- Egged
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Booking & Getting There
Nazareth to Bethlehem bus services, operated by Egged, arrive at Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight.
Nazareth to Bethlehem train services, operated by Israel Railways, arrive at Tel Aviv Center station.
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