There are 5 ways to get from Jaffa Gate to Yad Vashem by tram, bus, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 1 tram
best- Take the tram from Damascus Gate to Har Herzltram 1
46 min₪6Line 1 bus, line 39 bus
- Take the bus from Mamila/Karib to Malkhe Israel/Ben Matityahubus 1
- Take the bus from Malkhe Israel/Ben Matityahu to Herzl Boulevard/Har Herzlbus 39 / ...
47 min₪13–16Line 1 tram via Yad VaShem
- Take the tram from Damascus Gate to Har Herzltram 1
48 min₪20–24Walk
- Take the walk from Jaffa Gate to Yad Vashemwalk 6.9 km
1h 22mLine 1 tram via Shmaryahu Levin
- Take the tram from Damascus Gate to Shmaryahu Levintram 1
53 min₪6
Jaffa Gate to Yad Vashem by foot and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jaffa Gate to Yad Vashem is to line 1 tram which costs ₪ 6 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Jaffa Gate to Yad Vashem is to line 1 tram which takes 46 min and costs ₪ 6.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffa Gate to Yad Vashem. However, there are services departing from Mamila/Karib and arriving at Herzl Boulevard/Har Herzl via Malkhe Israel/Ben Matityahu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Damascus Gate and arriving at Har Herzl. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.
The distance between Jaffa Gate and Yad Vashem is 8 km.
The best way to get from Jaffa Gate to Yad Vashem without a car is to line 1 tram which takes 46 min and costs ₪ 6.
The line 1 tram from Damascus Gate to Har Herzl takes 22 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Jaffa Gate to Yad Vashem bus services, operated by Extra, depart from Mamila/Karib station.
Jaffa Gate to Yad Vashem train services, operated by Cfir (Jerusalem Light Rail), depart from Damascus Gate station.
Jaffa Gate to Yad Vashem bus services, operated by Extra, arrive at Malkhe Israel/Ben Matityahu station.
What companies run services between Jaffa Gate and Yad Vashem, Israel?
Cfir (Jerusalem Light Rail) operates a vehicle from Damascus Gate to Har Herzl every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₪6 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jaffa Gate to Yad Vashem via Mamila/Karib, Malkhe Israel/Ben Matityahu, and Herzl Boulevard/Har Herzl in around 47 min.
- Website
- Cfir
Tram from Damascus Gate to Har Herzl
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪6
- Website
- Cfir
Tram from Damascus Gate to Har Herzl
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪6
- Website
- Cfir
Tram from Damascus Gate to Shmaryahu Levin
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪6
- Website
- Cfir
- Phone
- *6747
- [email protected]
- Website
- extra-pt.co.il
Bus from Mamila/Karib to Malkhe Israel/Ben Matityahu
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪8
- Schedules at
- extra-pt.co.il
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Booking & Getting There
Jaffa Gate to Yad Vashem train services, operated by Cfir (Jerusalem Light Rail), arrive at Har Herzl station.
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