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Israel is a small country, which makes getting around quite simple. Buses are widely used both in and between cities, and will get you to almost every corner of the country, though some of the more remote attractions are more accessible by car. A convenient train service operates between major cities, as well as domestic flights to the southern city of Eilat. |
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| From / to the airport |
There are a number of ways to get to and from Ben Gurion Airport. The train to Tel Aviv, often continuing to Haifa and Nahariya in the Northern part of Israel, departs from the airport every 20-60 minutes and arrives at Tel Aviv in 20 minutes. For an updated schedule check the Israel Railways website.
Taxi service is available to anywhere in Israel - fare to/from nearby Tel Aviv is NIS 120 (as of January 2007).
Other options include buses, car rental at the airport, or domestic flights if you are going to Eilat. For detailed information check these sections of the Israel Tourism Portal and the Ben Gurion Airport website. |
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| Buses |
Bus services in Israel are highly developed, and are the most common form of public transportation, both within and between cities.
Egged is the largest bus company in Israel, operating most intercity lines as well as local bus services in Jerusalem, Haifa and many other cities. Dan operates most local bus lines in the Tel Aviv area. Several smaller bus companies operate throughout Israel. For detailed info, see the transportation section of the Israel Tourism Portal. |
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| Trains |
Israel Railways, the national railway company, operates lines from Beer-Sheva in the South to Nahariya in the North. The modern trains offer comfortable travel, considerably faster than buses and cars. Additional information is available at the Israel Tourism Portal. |
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| Car rental |
Israel has quite modern, convenient roads, though often filled with traffic. Driving is on the right-hand side of the road. To rent a car in Israel, the driver must be over 21 years of age, and must hold a valid international driver’s license and an international credit card. Offices of all major car rental companies are found in Ben Gurion airport, along the Tel Aviv coastal hotel strip, Jerusalem center and more. |
 Additional information from the Israel Tourism Portal
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| Taxis |
Taxis are available everywhere in Israel, and may be ordered on the phone or stopped on the street. For local trips, make sure the driver operates the meter. For intercity trips there are standard fares set by the Ministry of Transport. |
Additional information from the Israel Tourism Portal
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| Service taxis |
Service taxis (“Sherut” in Hebrew) are jitneys, usually yellow-colored, which travel along the same routes as popular local and intercity bus lines and at approximately the same fare. Some examples: Tel Aviv-Haifa, Tel Aviv-Jerusalem, and lines no. 4 and 5 that cross Tel Aviv from North to South. Service taxis offer a good solution on weekends, when regular bus services do not operate. |
Additional information from the Israel Tourism Portal
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| Domestic flights |
Most domestic flights are to and from Eilat. Flight time between Tel Aviv and Eilat is about 55 minutes. For more information, see the Israel Tourism Portal and the relevant airport websites: Ben Gurion, Eilat, Tel Aviv and Haifa. |
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