Tel Aviv to Haifa by train
Haifa lies 84 km (52 mi) north of Tel Aviv, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 12 min at the speeds typical of Israel rail, over roughly 102 km (64 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Tel Aviv | Haifa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Israel | Israel |
| Population | 432,892 | 285,316 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 101 m (331 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Jerusalem) | UTC+3 (Asia/Jerusalem) |
| Stations on record | Tel Aviv – Savidor Central railway station, Tel Aviv – HaShalom railway station, Tel Aviv – University railway station | Haifa – Merkaz HaShmona Railway Station, HaMifrats Central railway station, Kiryat Haim Railway Station |
Where to book trains from Tel Aviv to Haifa
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Haifa
Live rooms and prices for Haifa are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Haifa
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Haifa from Tel Aviv?
84 km (52 mi) in a straight line, north of Tel Aviv; by road roughly 102 km (64 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tel Aviv to Haifa by train?
About 1 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tel Aviv and Haifa?
No, both are on Asia/Jerusalem at the moment.
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.