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 44 bus from Government Complex/Menachem Begin Road station to Yefet/Yehuda HaYamit station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 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.

102min₪35.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9797
Israel Railways - Jerusalem/Yitzhak Navon - HerzliyaJerusalem/Yitzhak Navon - Herzliya
Bus - 4444
Walk to Jaffa
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
    Herzliya
  • 6
    Ride to Israel Railways station
    Ride to Israel Railways station
    Tel Aviv HaShalom Station
    ID 17046
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Government Complex/Menachem Begin Road
    ID 21675
    410 m • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4444
    Wait for bus
    44
    Halochamim Terminal/Vehicle Licensing Office
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Yefet/Yehuda HaYamit
    ID 20447
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Jaffa
    Walk to
    Jaffa
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Jerusalem to Jaffa by Israel Railways and bus via 97, Jerusalem/Yitzhak Navon - Herzliya and 18

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 18 bus from Tel Aviv - Savidor Railway Station/Platform C station to Yefet/Yehuda HaYamit station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 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.

113min₪35.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9797
Israel Railways - Jerusalem/Yitzhak Navon - HerzliyaJerusalem/Yitzhak Navon - Herzliya
Bus - 1818
Walk to Jaffa
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
    Herzliya
  • 6
    Ride to Israel Railways station
    Ride to Israel Railways station
    Tel Aviv Savidor Central Station
    ID 17038
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tel Aviv - Savidor Railway Station/Platform C
    ID 20741
    190 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Bat Yam
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Yefet/Yehuda HaYamit
    ID 20447
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Jaffa
    Walk to
    Jaffa
    120 m • 2 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 66.37 km, which can typically be travelled in 102 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Jerusalem to Jaffa by Israel Railways and bus via 97, Jerusalem/Yitzhak Navon - Herzliya and 18

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 18 bus from Tel Aviv - Savidor Railway Station/Platform C station to Yefet/Yehuda HaYamit station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 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.

113min₪35.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9797
Israel Railways - Jerusalem/Yitzhak Navon - HerzliyaJerusalem/Yitzhak Navon - Herzliya
Bus - 1818
Walk to Jaffa
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
    Herzliya
  • 6
    Ride to Israel Railways station
    Ride to Israel Railways station
    Tel Aviv Savidor Central Station
    ID 17038
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tel Aviv - Savidor Railway Station/Platform C
    ID 20741
    190 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Bat Yam
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Yefet/Yehuda HaYamit
    ID 20447
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Jaffa
    Walk to
    Jaffa
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Bus line Jerusalem, Israel Railways line Jerusalem/Yitzhak Navon - Herzliya, Bus line Tel Aviv-Yafo.

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

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Bus line Jerusalem, Israel Railways line Jerusalem/Yitzhak Navon - Herzliya, Bus line Bat Yam.

  • 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 42 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 Jerusalem station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Israel Railways line till Jerusalem 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 42 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 Jerusalem 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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