🚋 Lines & Stations
🟥 Red Line (Only active line)
- Runs from Neve Yaakov in the northeast to Hadassah–Ein Kerem in the southwest, passing central stops like Damascus Gate, City Hall (Safra Square), Mahane Yehuda, and Mount Herzl.
- 35 stations over 22.5 km—final extensions opened in Feb 2025.
🚧 Future Expansion
- Green Line: Under construction, ~19.6 km with 35 stops between Hebrew University and Gilo. Expected completion ~2025–27.
- Blue Line: Approved, ~31 km with underground sections, planned to launch ~2027–28.
🕒 Schedule & Frequency (Red Line)
- Monday–Thursday:
- 5:30–6:30 – every ~14.5 min
- 6:30–7:00 – ~8 min
- 7:00–18:00 – every ~6 min
- 18:00–20:00 – ~9.5 min
- 20:00–0:00 – ~14.5 min
- Friday & holiday eves:
- Until ~1.5 hrs before Shabbat – ~7 min
- Saturday night:
- From ~1 hr after Shabbat until midnight – ~9.5 min
Note: No service during Shabbat (Friday sundown to Saturday night) .
💰 Fares & Tickets
- Single ride: ~5.90 NIS, valid for 90 minutes including one bus/tram transfer when using Rav Kav.
- Paper ticket: Also 5.90 NIS, no transfers.
- Discounts:
- Students: 50% off
- Seniors: 50% off (women 62+, men 67+), over 75 ride free.
- Rav Kav card:
- Costs ~5 NIS
- Rechargeable via kiosks, ticket machines, or Moovit/Rav‑Pass apps.
- Accepts credit cards, topped up digitally.
- Fines: Traveling without validation on tram = 180 NIS.
🛒 How to Buy & Validate
- Ticket machines at each station (3-language interface, cash + card).
- Rav Kav card – load once, validate (“tap”) at start of ride.
- Mobile tickets via Moovit, Rav‑Pass, or similar – scan QR onboard.
- Mandatory to validate before boarding – inspectors enforce with fines.
🏞️ Park‑and‑Ride
- Available near Mount Herzl and Ammunition Hill for commuters driving in.
🗺️ Jerusalem Tram Map
🗺️ Summary Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Line | Red Line (only) |
| Length / Stations | 22.5 km, 35 stops |
| First Run | Aug 2011; full service Dec 2011 |
| Fares | 5.90 NIS single (Rav Kav), 90 min transfer |
| Discounts | 50%: students/seniors; free 75+ |
| Operation | ~05:30–00:00; no Shabbat service |
| Frequency | 6–15 min varying by time |
| Future Lines | Green & Blue coming 2025–28 |
✅ Tips for Travelers
- Buy & validate before boarding – no onboard purchases.
- Get a Rav Kav card for smooth travel + transfer benefits.
- Use mobile apps (Moovit, Rav‑Pass) to top-up and manage tickets.
- Know Shabbat times – public transit stops Fri eve to Sat night.
- Enjoy iconic route – descent through downtown, past historic sites like Mahane Yehuda and Damascus Gate.