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Voykit pocket guide · Israel
Modi'in
מודיעין
Spend a single day in Modi'in, focusing on the central park, observatory and nearby heritage sites; no need to stay overnight.
Modi'in is a planned city in the Shfela, roughly halfway between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Its main attractions are a few parks, an observatory and the Hasmonean Heritage Museum, all within easy walking distance. Public transport connects it to the major hubs, making a day visit practical.
- Country
- Israel
- Local name
- מודיעין
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (hot)
- Stay
- 0–1 (optional) nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- ILS
- Money
- Cards work nearly everywhere; see Insurance & payments above for the insurance point that matters more.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₪150–250 excl. bed · Mid ₪250–400 excl. bed · High ₪400+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 100 · Ambulance (MDA) 101 · Fire 102
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | ₪8–12 |
| Falafel sandwich | ₪15–25 |
| Beer (pint) | ₪20–30 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | ₪70–90 |
| Museum entry | ₪30–50 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TLV · Ben Gurion Airport
- ≈10 km (6.2 mi) west, reachable by Route 443 bus or car≈6.2 mi (10 km) west, reachable by Route 443 bus or car
Typical fares
- Ben Gurion → Modi'in (bus)
- ≈ ₪30, 30 min (check)
- Modi'in ↔ Tel Aviv (train)
- ≈ ₪45 each way, 30 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Kavim runs 10 city bus lines; main routes (50, 51, 58) every 20 min. Train at Modi'in Merkaz links to Tel Aviv, Haifa and Nahariya. Taxis and Sherut services are also available.
See and do
Known for
- Hasmonean Heritage Museum
- Bareket Observatory
- Annava Park
- Neot Kedumim reserve
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Latrun Monastery | Bus 50 south to Latrun stop, then walk 5 min | ≈30 min |
| Neot Kedumim | Drive or bus 50 north 5 km (3.1 mi) on Route 443Drive or bus 50 north 3.1 mi (5 km) on Route 443 | ≈20 min |
| Jerusalem | Train from Modi'in Merkaz to Jerusalem Yitzhak Navon, about 30 min | ≈45 min |
Sleep
- Modi'in Central area
- Closest to bus station and train stop; suitable for one night if needed
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | סליחהsliḥa |
| Thank you | תודהtoda |
| How much is it? | כמה זה עולה?kama ze oleh? |
| Where is the toilet? | איפה השירותים?eifo ha-sherutim? |
| Can I pay by card? | אפשר לשלם בכרטיס?efshar leshalem be-kartis? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Summer temperatures can exceed 30 °C; carry water.
- Check bus schedules online; some lines run limited trips per day.
Modi'in is generally safe; stay aware of traffic when crossing streets and keep valuables secure in crowded buses.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Modi'in yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 (optional) nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Hasmonean Heritage Museum
- Bareket Observatory
- Annava Park
- Neot Kedumim reserve
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Modi'in, revision 5257648 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5257648
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/modiin). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.