There are 4 ways to get from Damascus Gate to ‘En Kerem by tram, bus, or foot
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Line 1 tram
best- Take the tram from Damascus Gate to Kiryat HaYovel – Westtram 1
30 min₪6Line 517 bus
- Take the bus from הצנחנים/הע''ח to Szold Institute/Colombiabus 517
31 min₪8–12Walk
- Take the walk from Damascus Gate to ‘En Keremwalk 8.2 km
1h 38mLine 1 tram, line 28 bus
- Take the tram from Damascus Gate to Har Herzltram 1
- Take the bus from En Kerem/Herzl Blvd to En Kerem/HaMa'ayanbus 28 / ...
52 min₪11–14
Damascus Gate to ‘En Kerem by foot and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Damascus Gate to ‘En Kerem is to line 1 tram which costs ₪ 6 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Damascus Gate to ‘En Kerem is to line 1 tram which takes 30 min and costs ₪ 6.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from הצנחנים/הע''ח and arriving at Szold Institute/Colombia. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Damascus Gate and arriving at Kiryat HaYovel – West. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.
The distance between Damascus Gate and ‘En Kerem is 8 km.
The best way to get from Damascus Gate to ‘En Kerem without a car is to line 1 tram which takes 30 min and costs ₪ 6.
The line 1 tram from Damascus Gate to Kiryat HaYovel – West takes 25 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Damascus Gate to ‘En Kerem bus services, operated by Superbus, depart from הצנחנים/הע''ח station.
Damascus Gate to ‘En Kerem train services, operated by Cfir (Jerusalem Light Rail), depart from Damascus Gate station.
Damascus Gate to ‘En Kerem bus services, operated by Superbus, arrive at Szold Institute/Colombia station.
What companies run services between Damascus Gate and ‘En Kerem, Israel?
Cfir (Jerusalem Light Rail) operates a vehicle from Damascus Gate to Kiryat HaYovel – West every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₪6–7 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, Superbus operates a bus from הצנחנים/הע''ח to Szold Institute/Colombia every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₪8–12 and the journey takes 27 min.
- Phone
- 1-700-700-181
- Website
- Superbus
Bus from הצנחנים/הע''ח to Szold Institute/Colombia
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪8–12
- Schedules at
- Superbus
- Phone
- +972-3-6948888
- Website
- Egged
Bus from En Kerem/Herzl Blvd to En Kerem/HaMa'ayan
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪5–8
- Schedules at
- Egged
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Booking & Getting There
Damascus Gate to ‘En Kerem train services, operated by Cfir (Jerusalem Light Rail), arrive at Kiryat HaYovel – West station.
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