From Tel Aviv to Jerusalem

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How to get from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem?

Jerusalem, the capital of Israel, and Tel Aviv, the country’s business hub, are two of the most important cities that tourists обязательно visit. Therefore, travelers often ask: “How do I get there?”

You can take a taxi, but there are also more budget-friendly options using public transportation.

Intercity transportation between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv is operated by the Egged bus company via two main routes: No. 405 and No. 480.

Buses run approximately every 15 minutes.

In Jerusalem, both routes depart from the Central Bus Station (“Tahana Merkazit” in Hebrew), located at 228 Jaffa Street. To board the bus, passengers need to go up to the third floor of the station.

In Tel Aviv:

Bus No. 405 arrives in southern Tel Aviv, at the Central Bus Station (Levinsky Street).
Bus No. 480 arrives in northern Tel Aviv, at the open-air terminal Tel Aviv Savidor–Arlozorov, next to the railway station (“Tahana Rakevet”) Tel Aviv Center.

Fare: 19 shekels one way (as of 01.01.2026)

Schedule:

First bus: 06:00
Last bus: 24:00
Travel time: 45 minutes to 1 hour

IMPORTANT! Bus service stops on Friday afternoon and resumes on Saturday evening. The same schedule applies on the eve of Jewish holidays, in accordance with tradition.

Jerusalem Central Bus Station

Tel Aviv Central Bus Station

Comfortable trains run between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, with a travel time of about 30 minutes.

In Jerusalem, trains arrive at the central railway station named after Yitzhak Navon. The city’s main bus station is located nearby, making transfers between train and bus convenient.

Israel Railways website

Shared taxis (sherut) run between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, connecting the Tel Aviv Central Bus Station with the center of Jerusalem.

These minibuses usually seat about 10 passengers, are air-conditioned, and quite comfortable. They do not follow a fixed schedule and depart once they are full.

In Tel Aviv, the sherut terminal is located on Tsemach David Street, directly opposite the Central Bus Station. If you approach the entrance at the intersection of Levinsky Street and Tsemach David Street, the sherut stop will be on your left. Look for a sign indicating Jerusalem (in English or Hebrew: ירושלים), as vehicles from this point travel to various destinations across Israel.

In Jerusalem, the final stop is in the city center, at the intersection of Ha-Nevi’im Street and Monbaz Street. Upon entering the city, sheruts can stop on request along the route.

The final stop is conveniently located near the Old City, the Russian Compound, and many hotels.

Operating hours: 24/7, seven days a week

Fare (as of 01.01.2025):

Weekdays: 24 shekels
Night (after midnight): 30 shekels
Saturday (Shabbat): 35 shekels

Travel time: 45 minutes to 1 hour