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Israel · Travel: Tickets & HotelsIsrael Railways
The official app and website of Israel Railways: train timetables, routes and live updates, in Hebrew and English.
What it helps with
- Train to Ben GurionFrom Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
- Trips between citiesHaifa, Beersheba.
- Live updatesDelays and changes.
About Israel Railways
Israel Railways is the national train operator, with lines connecting Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa and many other cities. The app and the website at rail.co.il show timetables and journey planning, and let you buy tickets and passes. Public transport in Israel uses the Rav-Kav smart card, and train tickets can be loaded onto it.
Key Features
- Timetables and Routes: Plan a journey between any two stations, with timetable updates.
- Live Information: Train arrivals, delays and notices in the app.
- Tickets and Passes: Buy single tickets, multi-ride tickets and passes online or at the station.
- English Interface: The app and the website work in Hebrew and English.
How to Get Started
- Open the Israel Railways app or rail.co.il and choose English.
- Enter the stations and the time of travel.
- Buy a ticket in the app or the website, or at a machine or ticket office at the station.
- Use a Rav-Kav card where needed: you can get an anonymous card at stations and load it.
Before you use it
- Limits: Most public transport stops from Friday afternoon to Saturday evening for Shabbat.
- Payment: Pay with a Rav-Kav card or a ticket app; contactless bank cards work at many stations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Israel Railways work with a foreign bank card in Israel?
- Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
- Is Israel Railways available in English?
- Yes, Israel Railways has an English-language interface.
- Do I need a local phone number to use Israel Railways?
- No, an international phone number generally works for Israel Railways.
- Do I need local ID or residency for Israel Railways?
- No, Israel Railways doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use Israel Railways?
- iOS · Android · Web
- How much does Israel Railways cost?
- Fares by distance; Rav-Kav card or app
