There are 4 ways to get from Jaffa Gate to ‘En Kerem by bus, tram, or foot
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Line 517 bus
best- Take the bus from הצנחנים/הע''ח to Szold Institute/Colombiabus 517
34 min₪8–12Line 1 tram
cheapest- Take the tram from Damascus Gate to Kiryat HaYovel – Westtram 1
36 min₪6Walk
- Take the foot from Jaffa Gate to ‘En Keremwalk 7.9 km
1h 35mLine 1 tram via En Kerem/HaMa'ayan
- Take the tram from Damascus Gate to Har Herzltram 1
57 min₪19–22
Jaffa Gate to ‘En Kerem by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffa Gate to ‘En Kerem is to line 1 tram which costs ₪ 6 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Jaffa Gate to ‘En Kerem is to line 517 bus which takes 34 min and costs ₪ 8 - ₪ 12.
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 Jaffa Gate and ‘En Kerem is 11 km.
The best way to get from Jaffa Gate to ‘En Kerem without a car is to line 517 bus which takes 34 min and costs ₪ 8 - ₪ 12.
The line 517 bus from הצנחנים/הע''ח to Szold Institute/Colombia takes 27 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Jaffa Gate to ‘En Kerem bus services, operated by Superbus, depart from הצנחנים/הע''ח station.
Jaffa Gate to ‘En Kerem train services, operated by Cfir (Jerusalem Light Rail), depart from Damascus Gate station.
Jaffa Gate to ‘En Kerem bus services, operated by Superbus, arrive at Szold Institute/Colombia station.
What companies run services between Jaffa Gate and ‘En Kerem, Israel?
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. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- cfir.co.il
Tram from Damascus Gate to Kiryat HaYovel – West
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪6–7
- Website
- https://www.cfir.co.il/en/
Tram from Damascus Gate to Har Herzl
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪6
- Website
- https://www.cfir.co.il/en/
- Phone
- 1-700-700-181
- Website
- superbus.co.il
Bus from הצנחנים/הע''ח to Szold Institute/Colombia
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪8–12
- Schedules at
- superbus.co.il
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More Questions & Answers
Jaffa Gate to ‘En Kerem train services, operated by Cfir (Jerusalem Light Rail), arrive at Kiryat HaYovel – West station.
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