Israel Railways
Israel train timetables
About Israel Railways
Israel Railways' electrified A1 line puts Jerusalem's Yitzhak Navon station 32 minutes from Tel Aviv, deep under the Judean hills. Payment is via the national Rav-Kav card or app; note the network shuts down for Shabbat from Friday afternoon.
Network Facts
- Operator
- Israel Railways
- Track gauge
- 1435 mm standard
- Max speed
- 160 km/h
- Network size
- 1,400 km
- Currency
- ILS
Train Services
5 trains · all classes and types
Israel Railways Haifa–Nahariya
Express#IR 1400
Israel Railways Tel Aviv Jerusalem
Express#israel-rai
Israel Railways Tel Aviv–Be'er Sheva
Express#IR 600
Israel Railways Tel Aviv–Haifa
Express#IR 1100
Israel Railways Tel Aviv–Jerusalem
Express#IR 2501
Railway Stations
10 stations with departure boards
Ashdod Ad Halom
ADHL · Ashdod
Be'er Sheva North
BSVN · Be'er Sheva
Ben Gurion Airport
Lod
Haifa Merkazit HaMifratz
HFHM · Haifa
Jerusalem Yitzhak Navon
JRYV · Jerusalem
Jerusalem Yitzhak Navon
Jerusalem
Nahariya Station
NHR · Nahariya
Netanya Station
NET · Netanya
Tel Aviv HaGana Station
TLVG · Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv HaShalom
Tel Aviv
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TrainsTracking shows schedules and live data. To purchase tickets, use the official Israel Railways website.
Israel Railways: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book Israel train tickets?
Book Israel train tickets directly at https://www.rail.co.il (Israel Railways), the official operator. TrainsTracking provides schedule, fare, and route data; tickets are purchased on the operator's own site to avoid markup.
Is there live train tracking for Israel?
Yes. TrainsTracking syncs with official Israel Railways data to show live schedule and running status for Israel trains, refreshed regularly across the 5 services we list.
What gauge does Israel railway use?
Israel's railways run on 1435 mm standard track, covering approximately 1,400 km of route.
What is the fastest train in Israel?
The fastest Israel trains reach up to 160 km/h, operated by Israel Railways.
How many train stations does Israel have?
TrainsTracking lists 10 railway stations for Israel with timetable data, GPS coordinates, and station codes — see the full list below.
Which operator runs trains in Israel?
Israel Railways operates the national rail network in Israel. Israel Railways' electrified A1 line puts Jerusalem's Yitzhak Navon station 32 minutes from Tel Aviv, deep under the Judean hills. Payment is via the national Rav-Kav card or app; note the network shuts down for Shabbat from Friday afternoon.