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Ben-Gurion

An underground station in Bnei Brak around Ben Gurion Street.

Red Line

Line

Intermediate station

Along the line

Underground station

Station type

Yes

Full accessibility

About Station Ben-Gurion

Ben-Gurion is an underground station in Bnei Brak, near Ben Gurion Street, on a central axis in the city. The station serves a dense residential and commercial area and connects the residents of Bnei Brak to the Red Line's chain of stations.

The station is located between Bialik and Aharonovich on the Red Line.

This is a Underground station, operating during the Red Line hours: Sunday–Thursday from 05:00 to midnight, on Friday until close to the start of Shabbat, and with no service on Shabbat. A single ride on a Rav-Kav card — ₪8 — covers all of Gush Dan, including the Red Line end to end. Further down the page: the station's location on the map, travel times, connections and services.

Ben-Gurion station on the Red Line of the Tel Aviv light rail
Station Ben-GurionUnderground station · Bnei Brak · Red Line
Opened2023
LineRed Line
RoleIntermediate station
Coordinates32.0909°N, 34.8234°E

Where is Station Ben-Gurion?

Ben-Gurion · Underground station. Coordinates: 32.0909°N, 34.8234°E.

Around the station: sights and services

A few minutes’ walk from Station Ben-Gurion you’ll find the following sights and services.

Ben Gurion StreetA central axis in Bnei Braka few minutes' walk away
Bnei Brak shopping centerShops and businesses around the stationright next to the station
Residential neighborhoodsDense residential areas in the citya short walk away
Public and educational institutionsCommunity institutions nearbyby the station

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Services and accessibility

As at every Red Line station, this station has charging and payment points (Rav-Kav/TVM), ticket gates, full wheelchair accessibility, elevators or ramps at the underground stations, electronic train-time displays and security cameras. The services usually available are listed below.

Lifts, escalators and level access to the train
Full wheelchair accessibility and guidance paths for the visually impaired
Ticket gates for the Rav-Kav card and for a QR ticket from the app
Top-up and payment machines (TVM) for the Rav-Kav card
Security cameras and security personnel throughout operating hours
Electronic real-time signage in Hebrew and English
Air-conditioned platforms and underground segments
Connection to bus and Metronit lines on the same Rav-Kav card
Taxi ranks and ride-hailing services at the entrances
Passenger information and support for navigation apps

Connections and transfers

Red Line (Red). Direct trains toward HaKomemiyut and in the opposite direction toward Petah Tikva Central Bus Station. The neighbouring stations are Bialik and Aharonovich.

Buses and Metronit. The Rav-Kav card combines the light rail with buses in a single payment. In the vicinity of Ben-Gurion station, bus and Metronit lines run — no separate ticket is needed to transfer within 90 minutes.

Taxis and ride-hailing services. Taxis and ride-hailing apps (Gett, Yango) are available at the station entrances for short trips off the line’s route.

Ticketing. Buy or top up a Rav-Kav card at a TVM in the station, or pay with a virtual card from the app. Details on the Tickets & fares page and the Rav-Kav card page.

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Common travel times from Station Ben-Gurion

DestinationEst. durationTransfers
HaKomemiyut34 minDirect
Allenby14 minDirect
Carlebach12 minDirect
Arlozorov6 minDirect
Rothschild27 minDirect
Bloomfield Stadium19 minDirect
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Frequently asked questions

Ben-Gurion station is on the Red Line (Red) of the Tel Aviv light rail, which links HaKomemiyut and Petah Tikva Central Bus Station.
Yes, the underground station is equipped with elevators and is fully accessible.
The Red Line runs Sunday–Thursday from roughly 05:00 to midnight, on Friday until about two hours before Shabbat begins, and does not operate on Shabbat. This is in keeping with the character of Bnei Brak.
A single ride costs ₪8 with a Rav-Kav card and includes free transfers for 90 minutes across Gush Dan.
Station Ben-Gurion operates within the Red Line’s hours: on Sunday–Thursday from 05:00 to 00:00 (midnight), on Friday until shortly before the start of Shabbat, and with no service on Shabbat. Hours change with the seasons — see the schedule page before you travel.
Yes. Every Red Line station has top-up and payment machines (TVM) where you can buy an anonymous Rav-Kav card or top up balance. You can also top up remotely through the Rav-Kav Online app (NFC). Details on the Rav-Kav card page.

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