Israel - a small country that makes it relatively easy to reach from one place to another. Public transportation is convenient and affordable price will take you almost anywhere in the country.
Israel Railways service provides comfortable and affordable travel. You can go and take a taxi, but it is much more expensive, especially when it comes to intercity travel. Therefore preferable to use fixed-route taxis, which carry relatively large groups of passengers.
Buses
The most popular form of public transportation in Israel, which is used for both local and long distance trips, a bus. Bus cooperative Egged "delivers a message on most long-distance lines, as well as trips to intracity routes to most major cities in the country. Local and long distance transport in the Gush Dan area (Tel-Aviv metropolitan area) belongs to the co-operative "Dan".
Bus service in Nazareth (Nazareth) and Beer Sheva are operated by private companies. Prices for all bus lines are available, comfortable buses usually have air conditioning and go often and regularly.
Tickets can be purchased at ticket offices of the central bus station in any city, either directly from the driver. Most bus lines are not available on Saturdays and Jewish holidays. Travel stopped on Friday afternoon and resumed on Saturday evening.
A shuttle bus
Route taxis ply the established local and long distance routes, to coincide with bus routes. The fare depends on distance and it is usually a little lower than the bus fee.
A shuttle bus stops at the fixed stops, but also on demand. At some central taxi routes go on Saturdays.
Do taxi no schedule - it is sent when a sufficient amount of passengers. Therefore, you should take into account that you may have to wait until the taxi fills up.
Taxi
Local and long distance taxis take you anywhere in the country. The cost of travel within the city is determined by the meter. Prices for long distance trips are fixed and set by the Ministry of Transport. Before we get into a cab, it is advisable to inquire about price.
Taxis can be ordered by phone by calling one of the local stations, or stop in the street, waving his hand.
The initial fare within the city limits of 9.10 NIS. An average trip costs about NIS 20. During the taxi by phone will be charged an additional fee of 3.50 NIS. And transportation for each suitcase that is not hand luggage, will cost you 2.90 NIS.
Night rate is 25% above normal. It comes into effect in 1.9 pm and ends at 5.29 am. The same rate applies to Saturday and public holidays.
When driving around town driver must turn on the counter. Do not allow the driver to convince you to agree a price beforehand if you do not know the generally accepted rates.
Railroad
In recent years, the railroad in Israel significantly increased the level of passenger service. Trains run frequently, the number of ways in which locomotives are running in big cities were added stations and trains themselves are comfortable.
Students and the elderly are entitled to discounts when traveling by rail on presentation of student card or identification cards.
Given that the traffic on the main transportation arteries country has enough stress, it is recommended, whenever possible, ride the train. Trains run from Tel Aviv to most major cities, from Nahariya in the north to Dimona in the south, as well as in Jerusalem and Ben Gurion airport.
Train tickets can be purchased at the ticket office or at a fixed station machine. It is possible to reserve seats in advance. Most trains can buy hot and cold drinks and snacks.
Trains do not go on Saturdays and Jewish holidays.
