Israel Travel Time Calculator
Curated train, bus and driving times between 16 tourist cities — with Shabbat impact alerts and practical tips.
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Travel times between Israeli cities
Select an origin and destination for curated train, bus and driving times — plus a Shabbat impact alert so you can plan around Friday/Saturday closures. For straight-line distances, see the distance calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem?
The high-speed train takes 34 minutes (Jerusalem Navon station). By car it is 45–65 minutes (longer during rush hour). Egged bus line 480 takes 1–1.5 hours. On Shabbat, trains and buses do not run, but a shared sherut taxi (line 480) operates between Tel Aviv Central Bus Station and Jerusalem.
Do Israeli trains and buses run on Shabbat?
National rail and intercity buses stop from Friday afternoon (about 2 hours before sunset) until Saturday night. Haifa city buses are the exception — they run all week including Shabbat. Private taxis and Gett/Uber operate on Shabbat at normal (or slightly higher) rates. Some Arab-operated buses also run on Shabbat on certain routes — verify locally.
What is the fastest way to get from Ben Gurion Airport to Tel Aviv?
The Airport Rail Link takes 19 minutes to Tel Aviv Hashalom or Arlozorov station (₪30). On Shabbat the train does not run — a taxi costs approximately ₪120–180 to central Tel Aviv.
How do I get from Tel Aviv to Eilat?
There is no train to Eilat. By bus (Metropoline/Egged) the journey is 4–5 hours. Budget airlines (EL AL Express, Arkia) fly the route in 50 minutes from Ben Gurion Airport and are often cheaper than the bus when booked in advance.
Is public transport available to the Dead Sea?
There is no train to the Dead Sea. Egged buses run from Jerusalem to Ein Bokek (1–1.5 hours, line 444) and from Jerusalem to Masada/Ein Gedi (1.5–2 hours, line 487), but do not operate on Shabbat. From Tel Aviv a transfer in Jerusalem is needed. Renting a car or joining an organised day tour is the most flexible option.
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