How to get from Jerusalem to Jaffa by Israel Railways and bus?

From Jerusalem to Jaffa by Israel Railways and bus

To get from Jerusalem to Jaffa in תל אביב-יפו, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Israel Railways line: take the 97 bus from תיאטרון ירושלים/דוד מרכוס station to שדרות שז''ר/בנייני האומה station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ירושלים/יצחק נבון - הרצליה Israel Railways and finally take the 46 bus from ת.רכבת ההגנה station to יהודה מרגוזה/יפת station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is ₪35.00. The Israel Railways and bus schedule from Jerusalem may change. We recommend you check the updated Israel Railways and bus schedule to Jaffa on the Moovit app.

86min₪35.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9797
Israel Railways - ירושלים/יצחק נבון - הרצליהירושלים/יצחק נבון - הרצליה
Bus - 4646
Leaves from תיאטרון ירושלים/דוד מרכוס

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    תיאטרון ירושלים/דוד מרכוס
    ID 2142
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    ירושלים
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    שדרות שז''ר/בנייני האומה
    ID 4218
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to Israel Railways station
    Walk to Israel Railways station
    רכבת ירושלים-יצחק נבון
    ID 17118
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Israel Railways - ירושלים/יצחק נבון - הרצליה
    Wait for Israel Railways
    ירושלים/יצחק נבון - הרצליה
    הרצליה
  • 6
    Ride to Israel Railways station
    Ride to Israel Railways station
    רכבת תל אביב ההגנה
    ID 17104
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    ת.רכבת ההגנה
    ID 25638
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4646
    Wait for bus
    46
    בת ים
  • 9
    Ride to bus station יהודה מרגוזה/יפת
    Ride to bus station
    יהודה מרגוזה/יפת
    ID 20203
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Jerusalem to Jaffa by Israel Railways and bus via 18, ירושלים/יצחק נבון - הרצליה and 46

To get from Jerusalem to Jaffa in תל אביב-יפו, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Israel Railways line: take the 18 bus from ז'בוטינסקי/אחד העם station to בנייני האומה/הנשיא השישי station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ירושלים/יצחק נבון - הרצליה Israel Railways and finally take the 46 bus from ת.רכבת ההגנה station to יהודה מרגוזה/יפת station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is ₪35.00. The Israel Railways and bus schedule from Jerusalem may change. We recommend you check the updated Israel Railways and bus schedule to Jaffa on the Moovit app.

91min₪35.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1818
Israel Railways - ירושלים/יצחק נבון - הרצליהירושלים/יצחק נבון - הרצליה
Bus - 4646
Leaves from ז'בוטינסקי/אחד העם

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    ז'בוטינסקי/אחד העם
    ID 5971
    500 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    בנייני האומה/הנשיא השישי
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    בנייני האומה/הנשיא השישי
    ID 800
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to Israel Railways station
    Walk to Israel Railways station
    רכבת ירושלים-יצחק נבון
    ID 17118
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Israel Railways - ירושלים/יצחק נבון - הרצליה
    Wait for Israel Railways
    ירושלים/יצחק נבון - הרצליה
    הרצליה
  • 6
    Ride to Israel Railways station
    Ride to Israel Railways station
    רכבת תל אביב ההגנה
    ID 17104
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    ת.רכבת ההגנה
    ID 25638
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4646
    Wait for bus
    46
    בת ים
  • 9
    Ride to bus station יהודה מרגוזה/יפת
    Ride to bus station
    יהודה מרגוזה/יפת
    ID 20203
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Jerusalem to Jaffa

The distance between Jerusalem, תל אביב-יפו and Jaffa, תל אביב-יפו is approximately 63.16 km, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jerusalem to Jaffa by Israel Railways and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in תל אביב-יפו – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Israel Railways And Bus schedule from Jerusalem to Jaffa

To check the Israel Railways and bus schedule from Jerusalem to Jaffa using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Jerusalem) and destination (Jaffa), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Israel Railways and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Israel Railways and bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Israel Railways and bus schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Jerusalem to Jaffa by Israel Railways and bus via 18, ירושלים/יצחק נבון - הרצליה and 46

To get from Jerusalem to Jaffa in תל אביב-יפו, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Israel Railways line: take the 18 bus from ז'בוטינסקי/אחד העם station to בנייני האומה/הנשיא השישי station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ירושלים/יצחק נבון - הרצליה Israel Railways and finally take the 46 bus from ת.רכבת ההגנה station to יהודה מרגוזה/יפת station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is ₪35.00. The Israel Railways and bus schedule from Jerusalem may change. We recommend you check the updated Israel Railways and bus schedule to Jaffa on the Moovit app.

91min₪35.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1818
Israel Railways - ירושלים/יצחק נבון - הרצליהירושלים/יצחק נבון - הרצליה
Bus - 4646
Leaves from ז'בוטינסקי/אחד העם

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    ז'בוטינסקי/אחד העם
    ID 5971
    500 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    בנייני האומה/הנשיא השישי
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    בנייני האומה/הנשיא השישי
    ID 800
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to Israel Railways station
    Walk to Israel Railways station
    רכבת ירושלים-יצחק נבון
    ID 17118
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Israel Railways - ירושלים/יצחק נבון - הרצליה
    Wait for Israel Railways
    ירושלים/יצחק נבון - הרצליה
    הרצליה
  • 6
    Ride to Israel Railways station
    Ride to Israel Railways station
    רכבת תל אביב ההגנה
    ID 17104
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    ת.רכבת ההגנה
    ID 25638
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4646
    Wait for bus
    46
    בת ים
  • 9
    Ride to bus station יהודה מרגוזה/יפת
    Ride to bus station
    יהודה מרגוזה/יפת
    ID 20203
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Jerusalem to Jaffa?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 97, Israel Railways line ירושלים/יצחק נבון - הרצליה, Bus line 46.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Jerusalem to Jaffa?

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 18, Israel Railways line ירושלים/יצחק נבון - הרצליה, Bus line 46.

  • Is there a direct bus between Jerusalem and Jaffa?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Israel Railways line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Jerusalem to Jaffa?

    The 97 bus line goes from תיאטרון ירושלים/דוד מרכוס station near Jerusalem in ירושלים to ירושלים station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Israel Railways line till ירושלים station near Jaffa in תל אביב-יפו.

  • How long does it take to travel from Jerusalem to Jaffa by bus and Israel Railways?

    The total travel time between Jerusalem in ירושלים and Jaffa in תל אביב-יפו by bus and Israel Railways is about 1 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Jerusalem to get to Jaffa?

    Get on the 97 bus from the תיאטרון ירושלים/דוד מרכוס stop near Jerusalem in ירושלים.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Jerusalem and Jaffa?

    Get off the bus at the ירושלים stop, which is closest to Jaffa in תל אביב-יפו.

  • How much is the total bus and Israel Railways fare from Jerusalem to Jaffa?

    The ride from Jerusalem to Jaffa costs ₪35.00.

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