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Train from TLV to Jerusalem Central Bus Station takes 23 minutes and runs from 6:30 am to 7:30 PM in both directions.

From Jerusalem to TLV
Taxi:
02-500-0787
02-999-0999

050-653-4455

Shuttle:
02-624-7227
02-533-3425
050-230-0777

Daka 99: 170-200 ₪ 
Derech Eretz : Usually same as Daka 99
Shmuel Lieberman:
Raanan: Private driver. Usually beats Hadaka 99's price if he's available to drive then.


Nesher: 64 ₪.  They go at the top of every hour.  Must reserve 12-24 hours in advance.
Menashe Sofer (Frum Service): A few NIS more than Nesher.
Hasaah: 450 ₪ for huge van (just did with 2 parents, 3 kids, 10 bags) Shouldn't be more than 350 (If need a guy, you can PM moish)

Bus:
Option A:
1. Take Egged 947 / 950 from Central Bus Station to Tzomet El-Al.  Busses run Approximately every 20-30 min. from 6 AM to 10 PM. Takes ~40 min. Price: 25 ₪. 
2. Transfer to local bus 5 / 5A / 13 to Terminal 3. Every 20-30 min. 5:30 AM - 9:10 PM.  Price unknown. 
Option B:
Bus 485 (run by Afikim) runs approximately 5 minutes after the hour on the hour around the clock from the Jerusalem Central Bus Station (stop is in front of Mercantile Bank) to Terminal 1 and 3, and from Terminal 1 and 3 to the Jerusalem Central Bus Station. Price: ₪16.

Train רכבת:

Starting from September 2018 there is a direct train line between the airport and Jerusalem's central bus station which is at the main entrance to the city.
Train runs every half hour and cost 17 shekel per ride. I think there is a discount if you buy round trip.

To get to the train: Leave the terminal through exit 01 and it is directly on your right. You can buy a ticket from the automatic machines outside the station entrance.
Please note that the train only runs during the day and not at night. Check the Israeli rail  website in advance if you are not sure.

Israel Railway English site.

Walk: 0 NIS Takes about 13 hous and 47 minutes give or take a few depending where you start.

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Re: Cheapest Way TLV to Jerusalem?
« Reply #640 on: January 19, 2020, 10:23:18 AM »
The train goes  adjacent to the central bus station. Both the train and bus are approximately the same cost, I forgot exactly but approximately 16-18 sh.

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Re: Cheapest Way TLV to Jerusalem?
« Reply #641 on: January 19, 2020, 11:03:08 AM »
FYI: all trains from 6:33-9:03 have a daily minyan for shachris at the second car to the back. (This is great if you are heading to the airport).
The 8:03 has a Seder Torah as well.
There are also some trains in the opposite direction with mincha/maariv depending on the season/times, same location. (There is a WhatsApp group if anyone is interested)
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Re: Cheapest Way TLV to Jerusalem?
« Reply #642 on: March 12, 2020, 03:00:17 AM »
I was told there are no trains to Ben Gurion due to the lack of passengers, can anyone confirm?

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Re: Cheapest Way TLV to Jerusalem?
« Reply #643 on: March 12, 2020, 08:53:27 PM »
I was told there are no trains to Ben Gurion due to the lack of passengers, can anyone confirm?

Not allowing passengers arriving from overseas in trains just airport workers and personal.

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Re: Cheapest Way TLV to Jerusalem?
« Reply #644 on: April 30, 2020, 02:37:02 PM »
Hurray  ;D They did it.
https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-jerusalem-tel-aviv-fastlink-electrification-completed-1001324759

Israel Railways has announced that it has completed electrification of the line between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv Savidor Central.

When trains resume running, the line between Tel Aviv Savidor Central and Jerusalem will be fully operational.

Just waiting on a time timetable for how the long the trip will take... and how much it will cost  :o

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Re: Cheapest Way TLV to Jerusalem?
« Reply #645 on: June 14, 2020, 05:33:19 AM »
@yeshivabucher will  :) at me....
Passing by on Highway 20 near Tel Aviv last night I saw crews working on electrifying the train... seems like the train which is supposed to go all the way to Herzliya is coming along nicely. The supports for the electric are almost all up and some of the wires are up as well.

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Re: Cheapest Way TLV to Jerusalem?
« Reply #646 on: July 01, 2020, 05:04:02 PM »
Train now goes directly to Savidor stop, no stop at airport, this is two stops before Herzeliya. They are saying by sukkos will go all the way.
My understanding is also there are now some minyanim in the morning jlm-tlv
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Re: Cheapest Way TLV to Jerusalem?
« Reply #647 on: July 01, 2020, 05:19:53 PM »
Funny not updated on the Israeli Railways map.

https://www.rail.co.il/en/pages/stationsnlines.aspx

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Re: Cheapest Way TLV to Jerusalem?
« Reply #648 on: July 02, 2020, 08:10:55 AM »
Funny not updated on the Israeli Railways map.

https://www.rail.co.il/en/pages/stationsnlines.aspx
Yep, It's in the Hebrew updates here:
https://www.rail.co.il/updates
Not in the English updates...
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Re: Cheapest Way TLV to Jerusalem?
« Reply #649 on: August 10, 2020, 07:38:48 PM »
Train now goes directly to Savidor stop, no stop at airport, this is two stops before Herzeliya. They are saying by sukkos will go all the way.
My understanding is also there are now some minyanim in the morning jlm-tlv
Tel Aviv Hagana, Tel Aviv Savidor Mercaz, Tel Aviv Hashalom, Tel Aviv University, Hertzaliya
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Re: Cheapest Way TLV to Jerusalem?
« Reply #650 on: October 18, 2020, 07:00:12 AM »
my uncle is landing tomorrow, can i take  the train from Jerusalem to the airport to pick him up?

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Re: Cheapest Way TLV to Jerusalem?
« Reply #651 on: October 18, 2020, 06:04:11 PM »
No; due to Covid-19 train does stop in airport anymore.

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Re: Cheapest Way TLV to Jerusalem?
« Reply #652 on: October 18, 2020, 06:05:55 PM »
Tel Aviv Hagana, Tel Aviv Savidor Mercaz, Tel Aviv Hashalom, Tel Aviv University, Hertzaliya
Its so funny. They finished this so quietly. No big announcements etc...

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Re: Cheapest Way TLV to Jerusalem?
« Reply #653 on: October 21, 2020, 10:30:24 PM »
@yeshivabucher will  :) at me....
Passing by on Highway 20 near Tel Aviv last night I saw crews working on electrifying the train... seems like the train which is supposed to go all the way to Herzliya is coming along nicely. The supports for the electric are almost all up and some of the wires are up as well.
How far from the beach does the train stop?

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Re: Cheapest Way TLV to Jerusalem?
« Reply #654 on: October 22, 2020, 08:04:25 PM »
How far from the beach does the train stop?
Prob like a 10 min drive.

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Re: Cheapest Way TLV to Jerusalem?
« Reply #655 on: October 22, 2020, 10:17:13 PM »
Prob like a 10 min drive.
So it's a Train + Bus from Jlem.

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Re: Cheapest Way TLV to Jerusalem?
« Reply #656 on: October 24, 2020, 06:57:07 PM »
So it's a Train + Bus from Jlem.
Prob more the like train + taxi.
Which stop are you stopping by?
Beaches all along the train.

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Re: Cheapest Way TLV to Jerusalem?
« Reply #657 on: October 24, 2020, 09:13:27 PM »
Is the bus still running from TLV to Jlem?

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Re: Cheapest Way TLV to Jerusalem?
« Reply #658 on: December 18, 2020, 03:55:37 AM »
What is the latest on the bus to and from Jerusalem to the airport .  Is it running?  Are the taxis charging higher fees like I heard?  What is the current taxi charge to/ Jerusalem?

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Re: Cheapest Way TLV to Jerusalem?
« Reply #659 on: January 09, 2021, 12:22:54 PM »
Can people currently pick you up by car from the airport?
Is the bus running from Ben gurion to jerusalem?
What are taxis currently charging from Ben gurion to jerusalem?
My wife is returning from the states Tuesday and we are trying to figure out the best way to get her home.