Getting around Israel
Asia
From Europe ✈️
Direct flight from Paris
Yes
Duration
4h15-4h35 direct
Indicative round-trip price
180-450 EUR A/R
Book
1-3 months ahead, outside Jewish holidays
Recommended airlines
Local transport
Bus
Dense network (Egged, Dan). Payment only by Rav-Kav card or mobile app, no cash on board.
Train
Modern Israel Railways. Fast Tel Aviv–Jerusalem line in ~34 min. Does not run on shabbat.
Taxi
Taxis à compteur (« monit ») ; exiger la mise en route du compteur. App Gett incontournable et fiable.
Metro
Tramway léger à Jérusalem et réseau de light rail en expansion à Tel-Aviv (ligne rouge).
Essential apps
Common routes and indicative prices
| From | To | Mode | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tel-Aviv | Jerusalem | Train rapide | 34 min | 16-24 ILS (4-6 EUR) |
| Ben Gurion Airport | Tel-Aviv centre | Train | 12-18 min | 16 ILS (4 EUR) |
| Tel-Aviv | Dead Sea (Ein Bokek) | Egged bus | 2h30-3h | 42-50 ILS (11-13 EUR) |
| Jerusalem | Massada | Bus / excursion | 1h30 | 40-50 ILS (11-13 EUR) |
Indicative prices for 2025-2026. Fares vary by season, demand and how far ahead you book.
Vehicle rental 🛵
Scooter / Motorbike
80-150 ILS (21-40 EUR) / day
Motorcycle licence
Car
120-250 ILS (32-67 EUR) / day
French licence accepted with translation/international permit
International permit : Required or strongly recommended
Transport scams to know ⚠️
Taxi without a meter
Drivers who refuse the meter and quote an inflated flat rate, especially at the airport and in the old city of Jerusalem.
Tip :Insist on the meter or order via Gett for a fixed posted price.
Surcoût aéroport
Trajets depuis Ben Gourion facturés bien au-dessus du tarif normal.
Tip :Take the train from the airport or a fixed-fare shared 'sherut' taxi.
Practical tips
- Se procurer une carte Rav-Kav (ou l'app) dès l'arrivée : indispensable pour bus, train et tram.
- Plan ahead for Shabbat: public transport stops from Friday afternoon to Saturday evening; arrange a taxi or sherut.
- The sherut (fixed-fare shared taxi) runs even on shabbat and comes in handy for the airport.
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