Here you can find reliable information about Israel transportation - both traveling throughout the country (using buses, train) and regarding flights to/from Israel.
Major bus companies in Israel:
Bus Company
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Area
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Major Locations
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Phone
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Website
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| Egged |
Countrywide |
Interurban and inner city: Jerusalem,
Tel-Aviv, Haifa, Eilat, Golan Heights,
Galilee, Dead Sea, Negev |
03-6948888 |
www.egged.co.il |
Dan
|
Center
|
Greater Tel-Aviv metropolitan area &
suburbs |
03-6394444
|
www.dan.co.il
|
Superbus
|
Center
|
Greater Jerusalem, Tel-Aviv, Ramla,
Lod |
08-9205005
|
www.superbus.co.il
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Kavim
|
Center North
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Tel-Aviv, Petach Tikva,
Afula, Izrael Valley, Nazareth,
Beit Shean
|
03-6066055
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www.kavim-t.co.il
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Velolia
|
Center North
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Ashdod, Ashkelon, Yavne, Tiberias
|
*6686
|
www.connex.co.il
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Nateev Express
|
North
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Netanya, Hadera, Ma’alot, Karmiel,
Safed, Nahariya
|
1-599-559-559
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www.nateevexpress.com
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Nazareth Buses
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North
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Nazareth, Haifa
|
1-599-559-559
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www.ntt-buses.com
|
Metropoline
|
South
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Beer Sheva interurban - Tel-Aviv,
Sde Boker, Mitzpe Ramon, Arad
|
*5900
|
www.metropoline.com
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A combined routes' search for most bus companies & trains is provided in Otobusim website.
* Public buses and trains do not operate during Shabbat - Friday afternoon until Saturday evening.
Train - Israel Railways:
Israel has a network of advanced trains which are excellent for exploring central and northern parts of the country. All trains are air-conditioned. The leading routes are between Tel-Aviv and Haifa, Akko, Ben Guryon internation airport and Be'er Sheva. You can also check out the detailed Israel Railway Routes Map.
It is recommended to save your seat in advance. Call Israel Railways at 03-6117000 or check online www.rail.co.il
Flights to/from Israel:
Ben-Gurion International airport is the major airport of Israel. It is located only 20 km (12.5 ml) from Tel-Aviv and 50 km (31 ml) from Jerusalem. You can easily reach both cities from the airport by car, bus or train.
The best option to get to Tel-Aviv is the train. To Jerusalem you can use the excellent shuttle service by Nesher.
Israeli Airlines:
Low Cost Airlines flying to Israel from Europe:
Cimber Sterling - www.cimber.dk (Starting November 2010, the airline will operate flights to and from Copenhagen).
Don't forget to pick your FREE copy of the ILH Hostel Guide at the tourist information desk at the airport!
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