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Tel Aviv — Public Transport
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Tel Aviv’s public transport network is undergoing a major expansion. The Rav-Kav smart card or HopOn app is used for all services.
Light Rail (Red Line)
Opened in 2024, the Red Line is Tel Aviv’s first light rail line, running from Petah Tikva through the city centre to Bat Yam:
- Length: 24 km, 34 stations
- Frequency: Every 3–6 minutes in peak hours
- Hours: ~5:30–00:00 (Sat: from ~20:00 after Shabbat)
- Fare: Part of the integrated fare system (single trip ~5.50–8 NIS depending on distance)
The Purple Line (to Tel Aviv University, Ramat HaHayal) and Green Line (to Holon, Herzliya) are under construction, expected late 2020s.
Buses
Multiple operators serve the city:
- Dan Bus Company — main operator within Tel Aviv
- Egged — intercity and some suburban routes
- Metropoline, Kavim — additional operators
Fare: A single bus ride within the city costs 8 NIS with 90 minutes of free transfers between buses.
Israel Railways
Tel Aviv has 4 train stations along the Ayalon Highway:
- Tel Aviv Savidor Center (Arlozorov) — main station
- Tel Aviv HaShalom — next to the Azrieli Mall
- Tel Aviv HaHagana — near the Central Bus Station
- Tel Aviv University (also serves Expo Tel Aviv)
Trains connect Tel Aviv with Jerusalem (28 min, 23.50 NIS), Haifa (55 min), Ben Gurion Airport (15 min), Be’er Sheva, and other cities.
How to Pay
- Rav-Kav card: Anonymous card costs 5 NIS, load money at stations, Central Bus Station, or convenience stores
- HopOn app: NFC-supported phones can pay contactlessly
- Contactless credit card: Now accepted on the Light Rail and some buses
- Weekly/monthly passes: Available for frequent users
Shabbat Service
Public transport in Tel Aviv stops from Friday afternoon until Saturday evening. A free weekend shuttle (Shabbat buses) operates on limited routes in the city. The Light Rail does not run on Shabbat. Taxis and ride-sharing are the main alternative.
Taxis
- Standard taxis: Metered, 12.90 NIS start + ~3.50 NIS/km
- Gett app: The most popular taxi app in Israel
- Uber: Available but unofficially operates through Gett
- Yango: Another ride-sharing option
- From Ben Gurion Airport to Tel Aviv: ~150–200 NIS
Tips
- Download Moovit or Google Maps for real-time public transport navigation
- The Light Rail has dedicated lanes — it’s often faster than taxis in traffic
- During Shabbat (Fri sunset–Sat sunset), plan for taxis or walking
- The Tel-O-Fun bike-sharing system has stations across the city
- The Central Bus Station (Tahana Merkazit) on Levanda Street is the main intercity bus hub