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How to get from Lod to Jerusalem by bus?

From Lod to Jerusalem by bus

To get from Lod to Jerusalem you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 249 bus from Arlozorov/Tavor station to Al Al Junction station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 950 bus and finally take the 18 bus from Jerusalem Central Station/Yafo station to Museum of Islam/HaNasi station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is ₪22.50. The bus schedule from Lod may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Jerusalem on the Moovit app.

86min₪22.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 249249
Bus - 950950
Bus - 1818
Walk to Jerusalem
Leaves from Arlozorov/Tavor

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arlozorov/Tavor
    ID 30927
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 249249
    Wait for bus
    249
    Petah Tikva
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Al Al Junction
    ID 37668
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Al Al Junction
    ID 37785
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 950950
    Wait for bus
    950
    Jerusalem
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jerusalem Central Station/Drop Off
    ID 6109
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jerusalem Central Station/Yafo
    ID 4156
    240 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Malha Train Station Parking/Drop-off
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Museum of Islam/HaNasi
    ID 1914
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Jerusalem
    Walk to
    Jerusalem
    410 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Lod to Jerusalem by bus via 244, 950 and 18

To get from Lod to Jerusalem you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 244 bus from Lod City Hall/King David Boulevard station to Al Al Junction station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 950 bus and finally take the 18 bus from Jerusalem Central Station/Yafo station to Museum of Islam/HaNasi station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is ₪22.50. The bus schedule from Lod may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Jerusalem on the Moovit app.

88min₪22.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 244244
Bus - 950950
Bus - 1818
Walk to Jerusalem
Leaves from Lod City Hall/King David Boulevard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lod City Hall/King David Boulevard
    ID 35101
    320 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 244244
    Wait for bus
    244
    Ramat Gan
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Al Al Junction
    ID 37668
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Al Al Junction
    ID 37785
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 950950
    Wait for bus
    950
    Jerusalem
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jerusalem Central Station/Drop Off
    ID 6109
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jerusalem Central Station/Yafo
    ID 4156
    240 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Malha Train Station Parking/Drop-off
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Museum of Islam/HaNasi
    ID 1914
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Jerusalem
    Walk to
    Jerusalem
    410 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lod to Jerusalem

The distance between Lod and Jerusalem is approximately 58.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lod to Jerusalem by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Jerusalem – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Lod to Jerusalem

To check the bus schedule from Lod to Jerusalem using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Lod) and destination (Jerusalem), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 bus schedules.

Alternative route from Lod to Jerusalem by bus via 244, 950 and 18

To get from Lod to Jerusalem you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 244 bus from Lod City Hall/King David Boulevard station to Al Al Junction station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 950 bus and finally take the 18 bus from Jerusalem Central Station/Yafo station to Museum of Islam/HaNasi station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is ₪22.50. The bus schedule from Lod may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Jerusalem on the Moovit app.

88min₪22.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 244244
Bus - 950950
Bus - 1818
Walk to Jerusalem
Leaves from Lod City Hall/King David Boulevard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lod City Hall/King David Boulevard
    ID 35101
    320 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 244244
    Wait for bus
    244
    Ramat Gan
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Al Al Junction
    ID 37668
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Al Al Junction
    ID 37785
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 950950
    Wait for bus
    950
    Jerusalem
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jerusalem Central Station/Drop Off
    ID 6109
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jerusalem Central Station/Yafo
    ID 4156
    240 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Malha Train Station Parking/Drop-off
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Museum of Islam/HaNasi
    ID 1914
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Jerusalem
    Walk to
    Jerusalem
    410 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line Rehovot, Bus line Jerusalem, Bus line Jerusalem.

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

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Bus line Ramat Gan, Bus line Jerusalem, Bus line Jerusalem.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lod and Jerusalem?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lod to Jerusalem?

    The 249 bus line goes from Arlozorov/Tavor station near Lod in Lod to Petah Tikva station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Petah Tikva station near Jerusalem.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lod to Jerusalem by bus?

    The total travel time between Lod and Jerusalem by bus is about 1 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the 249 bus from the Arlozorov/Tavor stop near Lod in Lod.

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

    Get off the bus at the Petah Tikva stop, which is closest to Jerusalem.

  • How much is the bus fare from Lod to Jerusalem?

    The ride from Lod to Jerusalem costs ₪22.50.