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 Tel Aviv-Yafo, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Israel Railways line: take the 97 bus from Jerusalem Theater/David Marcus station to Shazar Boulevard/Binyanei HaUma station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Jerusalem/Yitzhak Navon - Herzliya Israel Railways and finally take the 46 bus from HaHagana Railway Station station to Yehuda Margoza/Yefet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 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.

81min₪35.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9797
Israel Railways - Jerusalem/Yitzhak Navon - HerzliyaJerusalem/Yitzhak Navon - Herzliya
Bus - 4646
Leaves from Jerusalem Theater/David Marcus

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jerusalem Theater/David Marcus
    ID 2142
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Jerusalem
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shazar Boulevard/Binyanei HaUma
    ID 4218
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to Israel Railways station
    Walk to Israel Railways station
    Jerusalem-Yitzhak Navon Railway Station
    ID 17118
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Israel Railways - Jerusalem/Yitzhak Navon - Herzliya
    Wait for Israel Railways
    Jerusalem/Yitzhak Navon - Herzliya
  • 6
    Ride to Israel Railways station
    Ride to Israel Railways station
    Tel Aviv HaHagana Railway Station
    ID 17104
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    HaHagana Railway Station
    ID 25638
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4646
    Wait for bus
    46
    Bat Yam
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Yehuda Margoza/Yefet
    Ride to bus station
    Yehuda Margoza/Yefet
    ID 20203
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Jerusalem to Jaffa

The distance between Jerusalem, Tel Aviv-Yafo and Jaffa, Tel Aviv-Yafo is approximately 63.13 km, which can typically be travelled in 81 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 Tel Aviv-Yafo – 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.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 97, Israel Railways line Jerusalem/Yitzhak Navon - Herzliya, 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 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Jerusalem to Jaffa?

    The 97 bus line goes from Jerusalem Theater/David Marcus station near Jerusalem in Jerusalem to Shazar Boulevard/Binyanei HaUma station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Israel Railways line till Shazar Boulevard/Binyanei HaUma station near Jaffa in Tel Aviv-Yafo.

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

    The total travel time between Jerusalem in Jerusalem and Jaffa in Tel Aviv-Yafo by bus and Israel Railways is about 1 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the 97 bus from the Jerusalem Theater/David Marcus stop near Jerusalem in Jerusalem.

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

    Get off the bus at the Shazar Boulevard/Binyanei HaUma stop, which is closest to Jaffa in Tel Aviv-Yafo.

  • 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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