What is the cheapest way to get from Central Station to Old City?

The cheapest way to get from Central Station to Old City is to line 1 tram which costs $2 and takes 11 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Central Station to Old City?

The fastest way to get from Central Station to Old City is to line 1 tram which takes 11 min and costs $2.

Is there a direct bus between Central Station and Old City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Central Station/Yafo station and arriving at Western Wall. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

Is there a direct train between Central Station and Old City?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Central Station station and arriving at Damascus Gate. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Central Station to Old City?

The distance between Central Station and Old City is 3 km.

How do I travel from Central Station to Old City without a car?

The best way to get from Central Station to Old City without a car is to line 1 tram which takes 11 min and costs $2.

How long does it take to get from Central Station to Old City?

The line 1 tram from Central Station to Damascus Gate takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Central Station to Old City bus from?

Central Station to Old City bus services, operated by Extra, depart from Central Station/Yafo.

Where do I catch the Central Station to Old City train from?

Central Station to Old City train services, operated by Cfir (Jerusalem Light Rail), depart from Central Station.

Where does the Central Station to Old City bus arrive?

Central Station to Old City bus services, operated by Extra, arrive at Western Wall station.

Where does the Central Station to Old City train arrive?

Central Station to Old City train services, operated by Cfir (Jerusalem Light Rail), arrive at Damascus Gate station.

Where can I stay near Old City?

There are 685+ hotels available in Old City.

Central Station to Old City - 3 ways to travel via line 1 tram, and line 1 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Central Station to Old City by tram, bus, or foot

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Line 1 tram
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1. Take the tram from Central Station to Damascus Gatetram 1
11 min
$2
Line 1 bus
1. Take the bus from Central Station/Yafo to Western Wallbus 1 / ...
16 min
$3
Walk
1. Take the walk from Central Station to Old Citywalk 3.5 km
42 min

Central Station to Old City by tram

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Distance: 3 km
Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between Central Station, Jerusalem, Israel and Old City, West Bank?

Cfir (Jerusalem Light Rail) operates a vehicle from Central Station to Damascus Gate every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Extra operates a bus from Central Station/Yafo to Western Wall every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 16 min.

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