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,

1. Any stop on Light Rail. So that means Yad Vashem or Israel Museum.
2. You can’t use it for going to the airport. (It costs 17NIS for direct train or 16NIS for airport bus.)
3. 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!

The sharing code of this day pass is #501, and the cost is 21.5 ONLY!

How Do I know #501 is Right For me?

Well, first of all, the idea of Day Pass means you can have unlimited travel in certain areas/zones. If you are making a day trip, then get a day pass!

Without a day pass, the train from Haifa to Akko would cost you  ₪13.5 already! Plus you need to consider a single bus ride would cost you ₪5.9. That’s almost the same as buying a #501 day pass, which would cost you ₪21.5 ONLY. And plus you get to travel unlimited in Haifa and Akko.

If you are not returning to Haifa on the same day, then you don’t need to buy a day pass.

And if you are exploring beyond Akko from Haifa in one day, then check other options here.

There are many options. But if you don’t want to overcomplicate thing, just remember #501 is the right pass for Akko from Haifa.

How to Purchase Day Pass from the Train Station in Haifa?

1. You Need a Rav-Kav card

There are two types of Rav-Kav cards. The anonymous one costs 5NIS, the personal one is free but you need to go to certain sales points. Get a Rav-Kav card that suits your need!

2. Tell the Ticket Counter “#501”

Tell the counter that you want to purchase “Day Pass #501”. You can buy your Rav-Kav, load it, and purchase this day pass from the counter. And then you will receive a receipt which is most likely useless as all data is stored in the card!

Alternatively, you can use a ticket machine and choose from the screen.

Once you have bought your day pass, it will be stored in your Rav-Kav card.

Types of Transportation You’ll Encounter

1.Train (Haifa to Akko)

You’ll use this type of train.

Once a day pass package is recorded in your card, you will not be charged anything extra when you validate your Rav-Kav to go in and out of the train station.

2.Bus (Akko Train Station to Old Town)

You can take unlimited bus rides for free with a day pass, but you still need to validate your Rav-Kav as you board the bus.

Normally, you will get a receipt. It doesn’t have any use though.

3.Metronit or Buses (Haifa)

If your hostel or hotel is not in walking distance from the train station in Haifa, then you can use Metronit or bus for free too!