Israel’s Train Station: Jerusalem Yitzhak Navon
GET TO KNOW THE STATIONS FROM THE INSIDE
Did you know that there is a High-Speed Train connecting Tel Aviv and Jerusalem? In only about 40 minutes you can arrive at the Jerusalem station – which is 80 meters underground!
Israel is home to a many Railway Stations and while they are built in a similar concept, each of them is special in their own way. To help you get around the stations quick and stressfree, this guide will include the most useful information for your trip from Jerusalem Yitzhak Navon station.
JERUSALEM YITZHAK NAVON
The station is the eastern terminus of the Tel Aviv–Jerusalem railway. It is one of the world’s deepest heavy-rail passenger station and deepest underground station in the world, with its platforms extending down to 80 metres below street level. It is located across from Binyanei HaUma and constitutes part of a major public transportation hub, since it is just across the Jerusalem Central Bus Station as well as next to a station serving current and future lines of the Jerusalem Light Rail.
Station opening hours
Sun-Tue: 24 hours Wed: 05:00 – 00:00 Thu: 24 hours Friday 00:00 – 16:00 Sat‘: 21:00 – 00:00
| Address | District | Getting there | Nearby |
| Shazar Avenue 6, Jerusalem | Romema District | Light Rail, Bus, Taxi | Jerusalem Central Station |
ENTRY HALL
GETTING TO THE PLATFORMS
The central vault itself contains the escalators, high-speed elevators and stairways leading up to the surface above, where the station offices, ticket offices, station café and other services are located. Since the platforms at the Jerusalem Train Station are so far underground, there are many sets of Escalators bringing visitors up and down. You will definetly be stunned by this special experience. But of course you have the option to choose the Elevator as well!
WHILE WAITING
Yitzhak Navon station offers multiple cafés, where you can get your fix of coffee, so that you will be well prepared for your journey. Usually you are also able to get a variety of delicious snacks there, like different kinds of sandwiches and pastries.
BOOKS
“Library at the Station” is a free book lending service at the train stations. This service simply allows you to read and enjoy the wait at the train station and while traveling on the train. It is also possible to borrow books at one station and return them at another station.
LUGGAGE STORE
In case you want to explore Jerusalem, but don’t want to carry your heavy bags with you, the Stations offers lockers for your luggage as well – you will find those above the surface on your way to the platforms.
MUSIC
The “Music at the Station” project was launched in 2015 by placing pianos in train stations throughout Israel, with the aim of creating a quality stage for musicians of all types. (All stations on our journey, besides HaShalom)
Travel Tips
- Arrive 15-20 minutes early for security during peak hours (6-9am and 3-7pm)
- No trains operate from Friday afternoon until Saturday evening or on Jewish holidays
- Buy tickets online or at the station
- No seat reservation necessary
- Most stations have English signage
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