Trains to Jerusalem
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 4 railway stations in Jerusalem: Jerusalem – Yitzhak Navon railway station, Jerusalem – Malha Railway Station, Jerusalem—Khan railway station, Jerusalem – Biblical Zoo Railway Station. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Jerusalem
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem to Reẖovot | Israel | 41 km (25 mi) | about 35 min |
| Jerusalem to Rishon LeTsiyyon | Israel | 46 km (29 mi) | about 40 min |
| Jerusalem to Petaẖ Tiqva | Israel | 47 km (29 mi) | about 41 min |
| Jerusalem to H̱olon | Israel | 49 km (31 mi) | about 42 min |
| Jerusalem to Bnei Brak | Israel | 50 km (31 mi) | about 43 min |
| Jerusalem to Bat Yam | Israel | 52 km (32 mi) | about 45 min |
| Jerusalem to Ashdod | Israel | 54 km (33 mi) | about 46 min |
| Jerusalem to Kfar Saba | Israel | 54 km (33 mi) | about 46 min |
| Jerusalem to Tel Aviv | Israel | 54 km (33 mi) | about 46 min |
| Jerusalem to Ashkelon | Israel | 62 km (39 mi) | about 53 min |
| Jerusalem to Beersheba | Israel | 70 km (44 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Jerusalem to Netanya | Israel | 71 km (44 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Jerusalem to Haifa | Israel | 118 km (73 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Jerusalem have?
Jerusalem – Yitzhak Navon railway station, Jerusalem – Malha Railway Station, Jerusalem—Khan railway station, Jerusalem – Biblical Zoo Railway Station.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.