How To Get From Tel Aviv Airport To Jerusalem Best Way – All Possible Ways (Updated 2023)

Last updated on March 24th, 2023 at 12:52 pm

How To Get From Tel Aviv Airport To Jerusalem Best Way – You can go by bus, train, taxi and private transfer.

What Is The Distance From Tel Aviv Airport To Jerusalem?

The distance from Ben Gurion International Airport to Jerusalem is 60 kilometers. Click here to book online Tel Aviv activities and day trips

The travel time by taxi is around 1 hour and the fare taxi from Tel Avivi to Jerusalem is around $85 USD. Read here how to get from Tel Aviv airport to city center

What Is The Cheapest Way From Tel Aviv Airport To Jerusalem?

The cheapest way from Tel Aviv airport to Jerusalem is by bus for $9 USD and the travel time is around 1 hour and 30 minutes. Click here to know more about the Israel e visa

What Is The Best Way From Tel Aviv Airport To Jerusalem?

The best way from Ben Gurion airport to Jerusalem is by High-Speed train for $10 USD and only 25 minutes travel time.

You can also rent a car in Tel Aviv airport or get a private transfer.

SIM CARD AT TEL AVIV AIRPORT

I wouldn’t recommend you to buy a sim card at Tel Aviv airport. If you wish comfort you can buy eSim online and if you aren’t in a hurry just go around phone shops in the city and compare prices to buy the cheapest sim card in Tel Aviv. Read here best Israel sim card for tourist and best Israel eSim

You can find the cheapest Israelian eSim with Airalo Israel eSim prepaid for $5 USD with 1 GB data valid for 7 days (USING DISCOUNT CODE GAMINTRAVELER 10%). For $11 USD with 3 GB data and for $13 USD with 5 GB data valid for 30 days. For $18 USD with 10 GB data and for $22 USD with 20 GB data valid for 30 days.

Holafly Israel eSim for $34 USD if you use our code GAMINTRAVELER coming with 3 GB data valid 7 days and for $44 USD with 6 GB data valid for 15 days. Ubigi Israel eSim for $8 USD with 1 GB data valid for 30 days and for $12 USD with 3 GB data valid for 30 days. (USING DISCOUNT CODE GAMINTRAVELER 10%).

WHERE TO STAY IN TEL AVIV

You can sleep in a dorm room or a room for €15, while you can stay in a budget hotel for as low as €40. There are so many to choose from depending on what type and how luxurious you want your stay to be starting from €100. 

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BOOK YOUR TRAVEL INSURANCE

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HOW TO GET FROM TEL AVIV AIRPORT TO JERUSALEM

HIGH SPEED FROM TRAIN TEL AVIV AIRPORT TO JERUSALEM (BEST WAY)

The best way from Tel Aviv airport to Jerusalem is by train. The High-Speed train from Tel Aviv airport to Jerusalem is running every 30 minutes starting from 6 30 am to 9 30 pm.

The train fare from Tel Aviv airport to Jerusalem is 22 NIS which is $10 USD for one way for adults. You can get the tickets online and from the vending machines at the airport.

You can get the train at Terminal 3 at the airport. There is a free shuttle connecting the Terminals at Ben Gurion Airport running every 10-15 minutes and available 24/7.

The train travel time from Tel Aviv airport to Jerusalem is the fastest way only 25 minutes. The High-Speed train from Ben Gurion airport is going to Yitzhak Navon Jerusalem Train Station.

Once in Yitzhak Navon Jerusalem Train Station you can get Jerusalem Light Rail (Red Line 1) for 6 NIS which is $2 USD for going to Jerusalem city center.

BUS FROM TEL AVIV AIRPORT TO JERUSALEM (CHEAPEST WAY)

The best way from Tel Aviv airport to Jerusalem is by shuttle bus. The Shuttle Bus 485 from Ben Gurion airport to Jerusalem is running every 1 hour available 24/7.

You can get the shuttle bus at Terminal 3 on the 2nd Floor at the airport. There is a free shuttle connecting the Terminals at Ben Gurion Airport running every 10-15 minutes available 24/7.

The shuttle bus fare from Tel Aviv airport to Tel Aviv Bus Temrinal is 16 NIS which is $9 USD for one way for adults. You can get the tickets online and from the vending machines at the airport.

The travel time by bus from Ben Gurion airport to Jerusalem is 1 hour and 30 minutes and around $9 USD. The final stop is at Jerusalem Bus Central Station where you can go walking to most of the places for accommodation.

SHARED TAXI FROM TEL AVIV AIRPORT TO JERUSALEM

If you like the comfort of a taxi but traveling alone. You can get a shared taxi from Tel Aviv airport to Jerusalem. The shared taxi fare is around $20 USD which is 65 NIS. The total travel time will be around 1 hour to your accommodation place.

RAV KAV SMART CARD

You can get the Rav Kav Smart Card to move around Israel. You will get discounts in train and buses around the city. The Rav Kav Smart Card fare is 6 NIS which is $2 USD. You can buy in the vending machines at the airport.

TAXI FROM TEL AVIV AIRPORT TO JERUSALEM

If you go from Tel Aviv airport to Jerusalem by taxi the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi from Tel Aviv airport to Jerusalem is around 1 hour.

The taxi fare from Tel Aviv airport to Jerusalem is $85 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and will depend on traffic and your final destination.

UBER FROM TEL AVIV AIRPORT TO JERUSALEM

If you are ordering Uber in Tel Aviv you should know that prices are similar to taxis. You can pre-book with the app from your phone and go to the airport pick-up point. Expect to pay around $80-90 USD depending on your destination and time of the day with Uber from Tel Aviv airport to Jerusalem.

CAR RENTAL AT TEL AVIV AIRPORT

There are many options for renting a car at Tel Aviv’s airport. It’s the most convenient option if you have a place to park your car in Jerusalem. It will take you 1 hour to get to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv airport by private car. There are a few agencies like Hertz and Avis available at the airport. Prices are around €30 per day.

Car rental options can be great if you are traveling with a few people or a lot of luggage and planning to visit places around Jerusalem. Make sure you have a parking place in your hotel or Airbnb since sometimes can be so challenging in Jerusalem.

PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM TEL AVIV AIRPORT TO JERUSALEM

Hotel transfers are also very easy and convenient but can be a little bit pricey. The transfers are usually available 24 hours and are only ideal if you have the budget and you really want comfort after your flight to Tel Aviv. Prices are around €120 and you will be able to fit up to 4 people. It could be €30 per person.

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BEST WAY FROM TEL AVIV AIRPORT TO JERUSALEM

The best way from Tel Aviv airport to Jerusalem if you are traveling alone and on a budget, I would choose a bus for $5 USD and 1 hour and 30 minutes travel time.

The best way from Tel Aviv airport to Jerusalem is by train since is the fastest way only 25 minutes from Ben Gurion airport to Jerusalem for $7 USD.

If you are traveling in a group or you prefer more comfort you can get a taxi or private transportation directly to your accommodation place in Jerusalem.

ACCOMMODATION BUDGET TRAVEL IN JERUSALEM

You can sleep in a dorm room or a room for €15, while you can stay in a budget hotel for as low as €40. There are so many to choose from depending on what type and how luxurious you want your stay to be starting from €100.

CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR ACCOMMODATION IN ISRAEL BEFORE YOUR TRIP WITH BOOKING

CASH AND ATMS IN ISRAEL

The currency in Israel is the Israeli New Shekels. The exact currency of Euro to Israeli New Shekels is $1 = 3.20 NIS. You can use debit cards everywhere in Israel. ATMs are available and accessible in all parts of the country.

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