Getting There By Rail
Israel Railways (tel: (03) 577 4000; website: www.israrail.org.il/english) is the national rail provider. The railways in Israel, previously an unused remnant of British Palestine, are undergoing a rapid revival and expansion, with new, modern air-conditioned trains being brought into service and new railway track being laid. This massive upgrade means that many of the services listed below may be suspended or disrupted. Tel Aviv Central Station (tel: (03) 693 7456) is located to the north of the city centre, at the junction of Haifa Road, Arlosoroff Street and Peta Tikva Road. It is the city’s main station serving national destinations as well as suburban routes. Facilities include tourist information, automatic cashier, public telephones, restaurant, cafeteria, shops and secure parking.
Rail services: Trains run from Tel Aviv to Haifa (journey time – 1 hour 15 minutes) along the coastal line; some trains continue to Nahariya (journey time – 2 hours) near the Lebanese border. Trains run every hour between 0600 and 2000. The fare to Haifa is NIS20 and to Nahariya NIS30. Trains from Tel Aviv to Beersheva take 70 minutes and cost NIS23.50. There is also a daily or twice daily service to Jerusalem, which is scenic but much slower than road travel. Fares can be paid by credit card at the train station upon departure.
Transport to the city: Many different bus routes travel from Tel Aviv Central to the city centre. Buses 61 and 62 go to Dizengoff Centre, while 44 and 46 go to Old Jaffa.
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Getting There By Rail