How to get from Tel Aviv to Safed by bus?

By bus

To get from Tel Aviv to Safed in צפת, take the 161 bus from עיריית תל אביב - יפו/בלוך station to רבי עקיבא/גן קדושי ורשה station. Next, take the 981 bus from רבי עקיבא/גן ורשה station to החלוץ/הנרייטה סולד station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is ₪21.50.

164min₪21.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 161161
Bus - 981981
Walk to Safed
Leaves from עיריית תל אביב - יפו/בלוך

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    עיריית תל אביב - יפו/בלוך
    ID 25820
    270 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    בני ברק
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    רבי עקיבא/גן קדושי ורשה
    ID 22277
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    רבי עקיבא/גן ורשה
    ID 20207
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 981981
    Wait for bus
    981
    צפת
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    החלוץ/הנרייטה סולד
    ID 51110
    134 min
  • 7
    Walk to Safed
    Walk to
    Safed
    فلسطين, Safed, Tsfat, ישראל
    310 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 161 and 984

To get from Tel Aviv to Safed in צפת, take the 161 bus from עיריית תל אביב - יפו/בלוך station to רבי עקיבא/גן קדושי ורשה station. Next, take the 984 bus from רבי עקיבא/גן ורשה station to החלוץ/הנרייטה סולד station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min. The ride fare is ₪21.50.

195min₪21.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 161161
Bus - 984984
Walk to Safed
Leaves from עיריית תל אביב - יפו/בלוך

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    עיריית תל אביב - יפו/בלוך
    ID 25820
    270 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    בני ברק
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    רבי עקיבא/גן קדושי ורשה
    ID 22277
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    רבי עקיבא/גן ורשה
    ID 20207
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 984984
    Wait for bus
    984
    צפת
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    החלוץ/הנרייטה סולד
    ID 51110
    161 min
  • 7
    Walk to Safed
    Walk to
    Safed
    فلسطين, Safed, Tsfat, ישראל
    310 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tel Aviv to Safed

The distance between Tel Aviv, צפת and Safed, צפת is approximately 167.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 164 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tel Aviv to Safed by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in צפת – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv is located at Tel Aviv, צפת and the nearest public transit station is עיריית תל אביב - יפו/אבן גבירול.

Israel Railways stations close to Tel Aviv:

  • רכבת תל אביב השלום
  • רכבת תל אביב סבידור מרכז

Bus stations close to Tel Aviv:

  • עיריית תל אביב - יפו/אבן גבירול
  • עיריית תל אביב - יפו/בלוך
  • כיכר רבין/מלכי ישראל

Public transit stations close to Safed, צפת

Safed is located at فلسطين, Safed, Tsfat, ישראל, צפת and the nearest public transit station is מעונות הסטודנטים/הנשיא.

Bus stations close to Safed:

  • מעונות הסטודנטים/הנשיא
  • אליהו פרומצ'נקו/החלוץ
  • ההגנה/יוני

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 161 and 984

To get from Tel Aviv to Safed in צפת, take the 161 bus from עיריית תל אביב - יפו/בלוך station to רבי עקיבא/גן קדושי ורשה station. Next, take the 984 bus from רבי עקיבא/גן ורשה station to החלוץ/הנרייטה סולד station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min. The ride fare is ₪21.50.

195min₪21.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 161161
Bus - 984984
Walk to Safed
Leaves from עיריית תל אביב - יפו/בלוך

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    עיריית תל אביב - יפו/בלוך
    ID 25820
    270 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    בני ברק
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    רבי עקיבא/גן קדושי ורשה
    ID 22277
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    רבי עקיבא/גן ורשה
    ID 20207
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 984984
    Wait for bus
    984
    צפת
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    החלוץ/הנרייטה סולד
    ID 51110
    161 min
  • 7
    Walk to Safed
    Walk to
    Safed
    فلسطين, Safed, Tsfat, ישראל
    310 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Tel Aviv to Safed?

    The fastest way takes 164 minutes, using Bus line 161, Bus line 981.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Tel Aviv to Safed?

    The alternative route takes 195 minutes, using Bus line 161, Bus line 984.

  • Is there a direct bus between Tel Aviv and Safed?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Tel Aviv to Safed?

    The 161 bus line goes from עיריית תל אביב - יפו/בלוך station near Tel Aviv in תל אביב-יפו to בני ברק station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Safed station near Safed in צפת.

  • How long does it take to travel from Tel Aviv to Safed by bus?

    The total travel time between Tel Aviv in תל אביב-יפו and Safed in צפת by bus is about 2 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Tel Aviv to get to Safed?

    Get on the 161 bus from the עיריית תל אביב - יפו/בלוך stop near Tel Aviv in תל אביב-יפו.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Tel Aviv and Safed?

    Get off the bus at the Safed stop, which is closest to Safed in צפת.

  • How much is the bus fare from Tel Aviv to Safed?

    The ride from Tel Aviv to Safed costs ₪21.50.

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