Tickets can be purchased in the station, loaded onto your Rav-Kav card, or even purchased via payment apps, allowing you to pay, scan and travel.
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Clean, air-conditioned trains, with free WIFI on board, run on a timely schedule. Israel RailwaysĪs the national train operator of Israel, Israel Railways offers a contemporary form of travel, especially useful for reaching coastal regions along the Mediterranean shoreline. The cost per ride will vary depending on your destination. Google Maps and the Moovit app will keep you on track with transit routes.Īs for payment? Grab yourself a Rav-Kav card and tap for payment on board, which is available to purchase for 10.90 ILS (approx $3.50) at tourist information centers, the Rav-Kav Service Station at Ibn Gabirol St 35, train stations, and Ben Gurion Airport-just look for the purple smile logo! This card is used for electronic ticketing on many Israeli public transportation options and can be pre-loaded in convenience stores (‘pizuziot’ in Hebrew), loading stations across cities, and even directly via the Rav-Kav app.
Running on an extensive network system throughout the country, Israel’s public buses (including Afikim, Metropolitan, Dan, and Egged) connect riders to over a thousand routes, spanning short and long distances. Whether it’s inner or inter-city travel, Israel’s public transport will get you to your destination of choice. New and exciting developments, such as the Tel Aviv Light Rail (known as the Dankal) which will eventually connect the Metropolitan regions across multiple lines, are ongoing alongside upgrades and projects to improve the public transportation system in Israel year-round, providing reliable options for both locals and tourists to travel at ease within the country.