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Petah Tikva Central Bus Station

The northern terminus of the Red Line, adjacent to the Petah Tikva central bus station.

Red Line

Line

Terminus

End of the line

Street-level station

Station type

Yes

Full accessibility

About Station Petah Tikva Central Bus Station

Petah Tikva Central Bus Station is the northern terminus of the Red Line, adjacent to the central bus station of Petah Tikva. It is an elevated station that forms an important transit hub, connecting the light rail with numerous urban and intercity bus lines and enabling convenient transfers.

This is the end station of the Red Line, after Pinsker.

This is a Street-level 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.

Petah Tikva Central Bus Station station on the Red Line of the Tel Aviv light rail
Station Petah Tikva Central Bus StationStreet-level station · Petah Tikva · Red Line
Opened2023
LineRed Line
RoleTerminus
Coordinates32.0947°N, 34.8868°E

Where is Station Petah Tikva Central Bus Station?

Petah Tikva Central Bus Station · Street-level station. Coordinates: 32.0947°N, 34.8868°E.

Around the station: sights and services

A few minutes’ walk from Station Petah Tikva Central Bus Station you’ll find the following sights and services.

Petah Tikva Central Bus StationA major urban and intercity bus terminala few minutes' walk away
Petah Tikva city centerCommerce and public institutions nearbyright next to the station
Shopping and commercial centersShops and businesses around the central bus stationa short walk away
Connecting bus linesA convenient transfer between the light rail and busesby 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 previous station is Pinsker.

Buses and Metronit. The Rav-Kav card combines the light rail with buses in a single payment. In the vicinity of Petah Tikva Central Bus Station 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.

Plan a journey from Station Petah Tikva Central Bus Station

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Common travel times from Station Petah Tikva Central Bus Station

DestinationEst. durationTransfers
HaKomemiyut54 minDirect
Allenby34 minDirect
Carlebach32 minDirect
Arlozorov26 minDirect
Rothschild47 minDirect
Bloomfield Stadium39 minDirect
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Frequently asked questions

Petah Tikva Central Bus Station station is on the Red Line (Red) of the Tel Aviv light rail, which links HaKomemiyut and Petah Tikva Central Bus Station.
Yes, the station is fully accessible for wheelchairs and strollers, with a convenient passage to the bus terminal.
Yes. This is the northern terminus and it is adjacent to the Petah Tikva central bus station, with a convenient transfer to urban and intercity bus lines.
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.
Station Petah Tikva Central Bus Station 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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