Markanddonna Posted July 31, 2022 #1 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Can you suggest some of the best ways to get from the port of Haifa to a hotel in Jerusalem? Train, shared cab, shuttles, etc. We would prefer to do it on a budget but not necessarily bare bones. Thanks so much. Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgKh Posted July 31, 2022 #2 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Can you share the date you intend to make the trip, or at least the day of the week? It matters a lot, due to Shabbat and the upcoming Autumn holidays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markanddonna Posted August 1, 2022 Author #3 Share Posted August 1, 2022 20 hours ago, IgKh said: Can you share the date you intend to make the trip, or at least the day of the week? It matters a lot, due to Shabbat and the upcoming Autumn holidays. Nov 15, Tuesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgKh Posted August 1, 2022 #4 Share Posted August 1, 2022 4 hours ago, Markanddonna said: Nov 15, Tuesday Great - a middle of the week workday, no holidays in sight - a best case scenario. In this case it is really hard to do better than the train. When it runs, it is by far the fastest, most comfortable, almost the cheapest and I think the least fuss overall. The Haifa Center station is adjacent to the cruise terminal entrance. There are no direct trains from Haifa to Jerusalem yet (and won't be by November for sure), so you'll need to change at one of the Tel Aviv stations - Tel Aviv University station is probably the easiest - change in the same platform. The Jerusalem rail way station is at the city's main transportation hub and you should be able to reach your hotel from there with the light rail service (if relatively centrally located). Both the Haifa - Tel Aviv and the Tel Aviv - Jerusalem trains run at least twice hourly. The fare is ILS 27 per person. Do check closer to the date for railway construction work, although I think it is less likely in this period. If the train does not run for some reason, there is a direct bus service from Haifa to Jerusalem, though somewhat less convenient with luggage but still not too bad. Enjoy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursinadream Posted August 5, 2022 #5 Share Posted August 5, 2022 @IgKhThanks for your good info re transfers. We're going TO Haifa port from Tel Aviv Embassy Hotel (near the beach). Is the train suitable for this journey? Travelling Sunday Sept 4 Thanks Deb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgKh Posted August 6, 2022 #6 Share Posted August 6, 2022 (edited) 16 hours ago, nursinadream said: @IgKhThanks for your good info re transfers. We're going TO Haifa port from Tel Aviv Embassy Hotel (near the beach). Is the train suitable for this journey? Travelling Sunday Sept 4 Thanks Deb Yes, should be fine. Trains on the coastal main line (Tel Aviv - Haifa) currently operate Sunday to Thursday. I don't see any scheduled engineering works for that date, but double check a few days before at https://www.rail.co.il/en/pages/updates.aspx If that works for you, I'd try to take a train after 10:00 or so. Sunday morning is the busiest time of the week, with students, soldiers, etc traveling up north after the weekend. Happy to hear that the Embassy Hotel is taking guests again. Enjoy your trip! Edited August 6, 2022 by IgKh More details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursinadream Posted August 6, 2022 #7 Share Posted August 6, 2022 Thanks for your advice @IgKhand the link. Deb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markanddonna Posted August 15, 2022 Author #8 Share Posted August 15, 2022 On 8/6/2022 at 6:22 AM, IgKh said: Enjoy your trip! Thanks for your advice, lgKh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursinadream Posted August 15, 2022 #9 Share Posted August 15, 2022 On 8/6/2022 at 6:22 AM, IgKh said: If that works for you, I'd try to take a train after 10:00 or so. Sunday morning is the busiest time of the week, with students, soldiers, etc traveling up north after the weekend. Happy to hear that the Embassy Hotel is taking guests again. @IgKhI found the stations and routes I need for travel on Sun, Sept 4. Can we purchase tickets day of travel? The online purchases require an app - which I could use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgKh Posted August 16, 2022 #10 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Yes, you can buy at the station just before traveling. Seat reservations are not possible, and tickets can't run out, so there is no benefit to pre-purchusing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseStar77 Posted August 20, 2022 #11 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Thanks for your good info re transfers. Thanks for your advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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