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Port guide: compare transport from Haïfa

Haïfa, Israel 14 transport option(s) compared
90 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Average

Haïfa

Port call at Haïfa (Israel). Getting out of the port area takes a little planning, but the town centre is still walkable. The cheapest option, Walk to Downtown Haifa, is free, and the fastest takes around 8 min. A ship shuttle is also available, at around 60,00 €.

Terminal in the port of Haifa. Easy access to the city centre. Jerusalem accessible by shuttle bus.

Haifa Port Cruise Terminal
Cheapest option Free Walk to Downtown Haifa
Fastest option 8 min Taxi to Baha'i Gardens / HaTsiyonut
Simplest option Walk to Downtown Haifa Very simple
Ship shuttle 60,00 € Please contact the company for further information.

Practical tips

  • Carmelit metro to Mount Carmel
  • Egged bus to Akko
  • Taxis available
  • Allow shekels

Warnings

  • Strict security controls
  • Credit cards not accepted everywhere
  • Shabbat on Friday evenings

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Best option summary

By choosing your cruise line's official shuttle, you opt for complete peace of mind: even if it isn't the cheapest option, this transfer is treated as an excursion, which means the ship will wait for the shuttle before setting sail.

Ship shuttle 60,00 €

Please contact the company for further information.

Recommended local alternative Walk to Downtown Haifa

Free - 10 min - Free according to the ship's departure times

Immediate access to the lower centre of Haifa

Filter transport options

Choose whether you want to stay near the port, reach a connection, or go on a longer excursion.

Transport options

14 option(s) shown for Haïfa

Walk to Downtown Haifa

Downtown Haifa / HaAtsmaut Street

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Immediate access to the lower centre of Haifa

Attention point

Less spectacular than the Baha'i gardens or Mount Carmel

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; easy option for restaurants, cafés and short city walks

Source : Haifa Port; Cruise Port Guide

March to German Colony

German Colony / Ben Gurion Avenue

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Pleasant neighbourhood very close to the terminal, with views of the Bahai gardens

Attention point

Can be hot and slightly uphill depending on the itinerary

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; exit the terminal towards HaAtsmaut Street then join Ben Gurion Avenue

Source : Haifa Port; Visit Haifa

Taxi to Baha'i Gardens / HaTsiyonut

Baha'i Gardens / HaTsiyonut

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Available at the terminal exit or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

A very quick way to get to the Baha'i gardens without having to walk uphill

Attention point

More expensive than the bus for a short distance

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; ask for meter or price before departure

Source : Haifa Port;

Taxi to Stella Maris / Carmel summit

Stella Maris Monastery

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 18,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Available at the terminal exit or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct route up to Carmel for a panoramic view

Attention point

More expensive than the bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; great for combining Stella Maris, a view of the bay and a quick return.

Source : Haifa Port; Visit Haifa;

Taxi to Ben Gurion Airport

Ben Gurion Airport

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 180,00 €
Estimated duration 90 min
Frequency Available by reservation or taxi rank, subject to availability
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and convenient after disembarking with luggage

Attention point

High cost compared to train

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; advance booking recommended for international flights

Source : Haifa Port; Ben Gurion Airport;

Walk to Wadi Nisnas

Wadi Nisnas

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Lively neighbourhood, market and street food within walking distance

Attention point

Alleys and a gradual climb are possible

Accessibility : Moyenne

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; great for local atmosphere, market and fast food

Source : Haifa Port; Visit Haifa

Bus to Baha'i Gardens / HaTsiyonut

Baha'i Gardens / HaTsiyonut

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency Approximately every 15 minutes depending on line and timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

A very quick and economical way to reach the lower or middle entrance to the gardens

Attention point

Exact stop to be checked according to terminal exit and direction of traffic

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, take a local bus from the port area to Bahai Gardens / HaTsiyonut

Source : Egged;

Train to Acre / Akko

Acre / Akko Railway Station

Train Station / airport
Estimated cost 5,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Regular trains according to Israel Railways timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Easy excursion to the old town of Acre from a station close to the terminal

Attention point

Need to check return timetable before stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, take the train from Haifa Center HaShmona to Akko

Source : Israel Railways; Haifa Port; Cruise Port Guide

VTC to Baha'i Gardens / HaTsiyonut

Baha'i Gardens / HaTsiyonut

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 12,00 €
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price known in advance and route geolocated

Attention point

Variable availability depending on time of day and cruise crowds

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; place the pick-up point at the authorised terminal exit

Source : Gett; ; Haifa Port

Taxi to Acre / Akko

Acre / Akko Old City

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 55,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to visit Acre without having to take the train

Attention point

More expensive than the train

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; interesting for families or groups, confirm price and waiting time before departure

Source : Haifa Port; ; services taxi locaux

VTC to Ben Gurion Airport

Ben Gurion Airport

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 190,00 €
Estimated duration 90 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Comfortable and direct airport transfer

Attention point

Very high cost for a single person

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check price, pick-up point and departure time with safety margin

Source : Gett; Ben Gurion Airport;

Bus to Stella Maris / Carmel summit

Stella Maris Monastery

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Variable frequency depending on line and timetable
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Allows you to go up to Carmel without a taxi

Attention point

Itinerary to be checked according to active line and possible connections

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, use a city bus to Stella Maris or take a taxi if time is short

Source : Egged; Visit Haifa;

Train to Tel Aviv Savidor Center

Tel Aviv Savidor Center

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 9,00 €
Estimated duration 80 min
Frequency Regular trains according to Israel Railways timetable
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Allows you to reach Tel Aviv without a car

Attention point

A long journey for a short stopover; a safe return is essential

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, take the train from Haifa Center HaShmona to Tel Aviv

Source : Israel Railways; Haifa Port; Cruise Port Guide

Train to Ben Gurion Airport

Ben Gurion Airport Station

Train Station / airport
Estimated cost 13,00 €
Estimated duration 110 min
Frequency Regular trains according to Israel Railways timetable
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

A practical option after disembarkation to get to the international airport

Attention point

Long journey times and timetables to be checked depending on the day

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, take the train from Haifa Center HaShmona to Ben Gurion Airport.

Source : Israel Railways; Royal Caribbean;

Indicative data based on local sources and field estimates.