One of the questions we get asked regularly is how to get to Petra from Israel…so here’s our guide to popping into Jordan from Israel via Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, or Eilat. Visiting Petra from Israel (Petra is, of course, that magical collection of Nabatean ruins across the border in the Hashemite kingdom of Jordan), is a must-do side-trip when visiting Israel. Many visitors to Israel often
Tnufa operates a bus from Bne Brit/Yehuda Halevi to Tel Aviv Central Station 6th Floor/Alight every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ₪ 10 - ₪ 15 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, Israel Railways operates a train from Ashdod Ad Halom to Tel Aviv Center every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₪ 16 - ₪ 22 and the journey takes 53 min.
The Israeli bus company – Egged, operates a daily bus from Jerusalem to the Dead Sea – bus number #486. There is an option to reserve a seat in advance here and see here for full timetables and route information. The price is 37.5 ₪ for an adult. As well as the public buses, you can also book a private dead sea tour from Jerusalem.
Tel Aviv or Tel Aviv-Yafo is the second most populous city in Israel, after Jerusalem, with a population of 414,600. It is located on the Mediterranean coast in central-west Israel, within Gush Dan, Israel's largest metropolitan area, containing 42% of Israel's population. How far apart are Jerusalem and Tel Aviv?
The train journey time between Jaffa and Jerusalem is around 37 min and covers a distance of around 54 km. Operated by Israel Railways, the Jaffa to Jerusalem train service departs from Tel Aviv Haganah and arrives in Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon. Typically 191 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Well, almost! Many visitors to Israel are curious as to how close Gaza actually is to Israel, and especially to cities like Tel Aviv or Jerusalem. Once they find out how close it really is (yes, only 75km from Tel Aviv!), some are even interested in visiting Gaza City; when I first arrived in Israel many moons ago I know I was intrigued by the
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