TRANSPORTATION
The drive from Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) takes about 2.5 hours
We highly recommend renting a car in Tel Aviv and driving to the Golan. The Golan Heights is somewhat remote and public transportation is very limited. Accommodations in the Golan will require transportation to and from the event venue. During the festival there will be many opportunities to explore the Golan Heights, having personal transportation will make this possible.
Car Rental Options
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If you are interested in visiting other parts of Israel on your trip here is some helpful transportation information:
Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) to Jerusalem
Ben Gurion Airport is the only international airport in Israel. It is located between Tel-Aviv and Jerusalem, about 40 Km from Jerusalem and 25 Km from Tel-Aviv. It takes around 40 minutes to travel between Jerusalem and the Airport by car. There are a number of convenient ways to travel between Ben Gurion Airport and Jerusalem.
Bus - Catching a bus directly from the main terminal at Ben Gurion Airport to the Central Bus Station in Jerusalem is easily the most affordable option at just 16 NIS per person. The 485 line leaves every hour 24 hours a day from Sunday-Thursday, but less conveniently only runs from 12:00 am to 2:00 pm on Friday and 7:00 pm on Saturdays. Tickets for bus 485 are available for purchase when boarding the bus. For more information about Bus 485 click here.
Navigation Apps- You can also download the app Moovit to check bus arrival times, maps, service alerts & train schedules for Jerusalem. The app will give you updated bus times and train times, transit maps, and real-time line arrivals. Waze, best navigation/GPS app for Israel, it will keep you up to date with any road blockage, radars, traffic jams, etc.
High-Speed Railway Line - Unfortunately, the trip from Ben Gurion airport to Jerusalem by train is quite lengthy and time consuming, since there is no direct route connecting the two destinations. In fact, the trip consists of 2 connecting stations where the average waiting time for the next train is around 30 minutes, resulting in an altogether trip of 120 to 150 minutes, depending on the time of the day. For more information about the train routes click here.
Taxis and Sheruts (Shared Taxi) - Shared Taxis (“Sherut” in Hebrew) are minivans that can take about 10 people. They are flexible and can take you to different parts of the country. It would be best to research and reserve a Sherut before your arrival to Israel. However you can inquire about this option at the airport, simply exit the terminal and you will be directed to Taxi services. You may be able negotiate with the drivers for the destination of Golan Heights. The Sheruts will depart when the van is full. Read more about Sheruts
Here are some helpful links to understand your travel options to Jerusalem or other places near Tel Aviv: