Jerusalem’s inner city bus system is run by bus company, Egged. Buses are identified by a number displayed in the front window, with the destination written in Hebrew. Most buses depart from Jerusalem’s Central Bus Station just near the city entrance, and a 15 minute walk from city center.
Bus Times
The majority of buses run all day (5:30 am – 11:00 pm), though some start earlier and run later (such as line 1 and 2 to the Western Wall).
Buses operate Sunday untill Thursday, on Fridays untill about an hour before Saturday and on Saturday nights from one hour after Saturday.
Night lines in Jerusalem, such as 106, 107, 102 and 103 run mainly on weekends and during vacation time.
A new development at some bus stations is electronic boards with expected times of bus arrival.
Bus Tickets
Tickets can be purchased on boarding. A single ticket can be purchased with cash.
Bus Routes
Bus routes are constantly being changed and upgraded. When in doubt, call the hotline for national public transportation:
Phone: *2800 or
Website: egged.co.il
East Jerusalem and Palestinian Territories
East Jerusalem and Palestinian towns in the West Bank are served solely by Arab-run buses. The bus station is based on Sultan Suliman Street and most buses depart from the Old City’s Damascus Gate. There are a few bus stops that both Egged and Arab bus companies share:
- To Bethlehem: line 21 from the station to the left of Damascus Gate
- To the Mount of Olives: line 75 from the station to the right of Damascus Gate
- To Jericho: line 36 from the station to the right of Damascus Gate to Bethany, from there take a taxi to Jericho
- To Ramallah: line 18 on Nablus Road opposite Damascus Gate
- To Nablus: line 18 on Nablus Road opposite Damascus Gate to Ramallah, from there, take a taxi or bus
- To Hebron: line 21 to Bab Al Zqaq, from there take a bus to Hebron or to Al Khader, from there take a shared taxi to Hebron
No. 99 Double-Decker Jerusalem Day-Tour Bus
One of the best things a tourist in Jerusalem can do is to hop on and off the comfortable double-decker No. 99 Bus, which stops at more than 20 of the major landmarks and tourist attractions in Jerusalem. Or, stay on the bus, relax and enjoy a two hour journey through Jerusalem.
Also known as the city tour bus, the bus departs from the Central Bus Station on Jaffa Road. A personal guided tour is available as well as a personal listening device in eight languages (Hebrew, Arabic, English, French, German, Russian, Italian and Spanish).
A single ticket where you remain on the bus costs 60 ILS.
A day excursion with the option to hop on and off the bus costs 80 ILS.
A ticket valid for 24 hours costs 100 ILS and one for 48 hours costs 130 ILS.
Ticket-holders can enjoy special offers such as lower entrance fees to attractions like the Time Elevator. There are also special discounts for soldiers and senior citizens. Groups over 50 can be accommodated between Sunday and Thursday, though advance coordination is required.
Booking and payment in cash is done through the driver on the bus or through hotel reception.
Bus hours are shorter on Fridays and the bus does not run on Saturdays.
Click here for the Bus 99 timetable
Click here for the rout map
