Express · No. IR 2501
Israel Railways Tel Aviv–Jerusalem train timings
Israel Railways Tel Aviv–Jerusalem timetable
2 stops · scheduled times| # | Station | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tel Aviv HaGana Station | — | 07:00 | 0 | |
| 2 | Jerusalem Yitzhak Navon | 07:28 | — | 56 |
Published timetable, local time. “+1d” means the next day. Delays and platform changes are announced by Israel Railways on the day.
Israel Railways Tel Aviv–Jerusalem: Tel Aviv to Jerusalem
Israel Railways Tel Aviv–Jerusalem (IR 2501) is an express train run by Israel Railways between Tel Aviv HaGana Station and Jerusalem Yitzhak Navon. The full journey covers 56 km and takes 0h 28m.
It leaves Tel Aviv HaGana Station at 07:00 and reaches Jerusalem Yitzhak Navon at 07:28. It runs on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Israel Railways Express 2501 connects Tel Aviv HaGana to Jerusalem Yitzhak Navon on the high-speed A1 rail line, opened in 2018. Covering 56 km in approximately 28 minutes through tunnels bored through the Judean Hills, it is Israel's most spectacular engineering achievement — 70% of the route is in tunnels.
How to book Israel Railways Tel Aviv–Jerusalem tickets
Tickets are sold by Israel Railways on rail.co.il and at staffed stations. Advance fares are usually cheaper than buying on the day.
Book on rail.co.ilIsrael Railways Tel Aviv–Jerusalem: common questions
- What time does Israel Railways Tel Aviv–Jerusalem leave Tel Aviv?
- Israel Railways Tel Aviv–Jerusalem departs Tel Aviv HaGana Station at 07:00 and arrives at Jerusalem Yitzhak Navon at 07:28. Times are the published timetable in local time.
- How long does Israel Railways Tel Aviv–Jerusalem take from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem?
- The scheduled journey time is 0h 28m for 56 km.
- Does Israel Railways Tel Aviv–Jerusalem run every day?
- No. It runs on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
- Where can I book Israel Railways Tel Aviv–Jerusalem tickets?
- On Israel Railways's own site, rail.co.il. TrainsTracking does not sell tickets.