If you are in Jerusalem, it makes more sense to buy a day pass for 13.5NIS (US$3.7), than buying a single ticket for 5.9 NIS. Whether it’s the Light Rail or bus, you can have unlimited travel with this pass! Not many people talk about this, but if you plan to use public transportation for more than 2 times in a day, get this pass!
The day pass is a “contract”, that can only be purchased with a Rav-kav card. There are different contracts/day passes, and #671 is the one you need for Jerusalem!
👍 #671 Day Pass
- Day Pass price： 13.5 NIS
- Area Coverd: Jerusalem (Band 1)
- A single ticket price in Jerusalem: 5.9 NIS
📍 Where Can #671 Be Used?
As a tourist, all you need to know is that,
- Any stop on Light Rail. So that means Yad Vashem or Israel Museum.
- You can’t use it for going to the airport. (It costs 17NIS for direct train or 16NIS for airport bus.)
- Bus… if it’s within city. (Further explanation below)
This is Jerusalem Light Rail, it is more punctual and reliable than taking the bus. So I recommend using it.
This is the bus, Egged.
📋 #671 Sample Itinerary
- Arriving Jerusalem Central Bus station, take the light rail to your hotel/hostel
- Take the light rail to Mount Herzl, the stop where Yad Vashem is
- Take the light rail to Mahane Yehuda Market
- Take the light rail to City Hall, the closest stop to the Old City. Watch a sound and light show
- Take the light rail to go back to your hotel/hostel
So this is already 5 trips already!
However, if you aren’t traveling with luggage, I’d recommend walking. It’s an easy and pleasant walk from Jaffa Center to the Old City. Plus, most of the attractions are in or around the Old City of Jerusalem!
Try to plan Yad Vashem, Israel Museum or other attractions which are further away on the same day, and use the day pass for that day!
👉 How to Purchase #671?
You’ll find ticket machine/kiosks near the bus stop and light rail stop.
This is the ticket machine at the light rail station. It is written “Day Pass Jer Kernel”. The only package with the price, 13.5NIS.
The Rav-Kav machine at bus stops offers more options for contracts/day passes. Go to Jerusalem Metropolitan, and find #671
✨ Important Notice!
You can only buy a day pass (contract) with a Rav-Kav card. (Click here to know more about Rav-kav card ).
You CANNOT buy a Rav-kav card at a light rail station. You can get one from one of those Sales Points or from the bus drivers. I’d recommend getting one from the train station at Ben Gurion airport!
By the way, ticket inspectors are commonly seen in Jerusalem’s light rail. It’s important to make sure you validate your Rav-kav card EVERY time you board the light rail (or the bus).
🙋♀️ The Bands? The Zones…
So central Jerusalem is in Band 1. The light rail is in Band 1, which you don’t need to worry about. And I’d say most bus rides fall in Band 1 too. So there’s not much to worry about.
These are the exact moshavs (towns) around Jerusalem that also fall into the category of Band 1, in case you want to know.
Did this help? Try to remember getting a #671 for unlimited travel in Jerusalem! Leave me a message if you have a question!
