There are 5 ways to get from Jerusalem to Knesset by bus, tram, 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 66 bus via HaKnesset/Kaplan
best- Take the bus from הצנחנים/הע''ח to HaKnesset/Kaplanbus 66א / ...
20 min₪7Line 111 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mamila/Karib to HaDavidka Square/HaNevi'imbus 111
29 min₪5–8Line 1 tram
- Take the tram from Damascus Gate to HaDavidkatram 1
28 min₪6Walk
- Take the walk from Jerusalem to Knessetwalk 2.8 km
35 minLine 66 bus
- Take the bus from הצנחנים/הע''ח to Israel Museum/Wisebus 66א / ...
27 min₪8
Jerusalem to Knesset by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jerusalem to Knesset is to line 1 tram which costs ₪ 6 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Jerusalem to Knesset is to line 66 bus via HaKnesset/Kaplan which takes 20 min and costs ₪ 7.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from הצנחנים/הע''ח and arriving at HaKnesset/Kaplan. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Damascus Gate and arriving at HaDavidka. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.
The distance between Jerusalem and Knesset is 5 km.
The best way to get from Jerusalem to Knesset without a car is to line 66 bus via HaKnesset/Kaplan which takes 20 min and costs ₪ 7.
The line 66 bus from הצנחנים/הע''ח to HaKnesset/Kaplan takes 15 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Jerusalem to Knesset bus services, operated by Extra, depart from הצנחנים/הע''ח station.
Jerusalem to Knesset train services, operated by Cfir (Jerusalem Light Rail), depart from Damascus Gate station.
Jerusalem to Knesset bus services, operated by Extra, arrive at HaKnesset/Kaplan station.
What companies run services between Jerusalem and Knesset, Israel?
Extra operates a bus from הצנחנים/הע''ח to HaKnesset/Kaplan every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ₪7 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, Cfir (Jerusalem Light Rail) operates a vehicle from Damascus Gate to HaDavidka every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₪6 and the journey takes 6 min.
- Phone
- *6747
- [email protected]
- Website
- extra-pt.co.il
Bus from הצנחנים/הע''ח to HaKnesset/Kaplan
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪7
- Schedules at
- extra-pt.co.il
Bus from הצנחנים/הע''ח to Israel Museum/Wise
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪8
- Schedules at
- extra-pt.co.il
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Booking & Getting There
Jerusalem to Knesset train services, operated by Cfir (Jerusalem Light Rail), arrive at HaDavidka station.
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