There are 2 ways to get from Ashkelon to Jerusalem by bus or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ben Gurion/Ne'ot Ashkelon to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alightbus 436 / ...
1h 28m$6–8Train
- Take the train from Ashkelon to Tel Aviv Haganahtrain אשקלון-אשקלון<->בנימינה-בנימינה גבעת עדה / ...
- Take the train from Tel Aviv Haganah to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain הרצליה-הרצליה<->ירושלים/יצחק נבון-ירושלים
2h 8m$13–17
Ashkelon to Jerusalem by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ashkelon to Jerusalem is to bus which costs $6 - $8 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Ashkelon to Jerusalem is to bus which takes 1h 28m and costs $6 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Ashkelon to Jerusalem station. However, there are services departing from Ben Gurion/Ne'ot Ashkelon and arriving at Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Ashkelon to Jerusalem. However, there are services departing from Ashkelon and arriving at Damascus Gate via Tel Aviv Haganah and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
The distance between Ashkelon and Jerusalem is 74 km.
The best way to get from Ashkelon to Jerusalem without a car is to bus which takes 1h 28m and costs $6 - $8.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Ashkelon to Jerusalem, including transfers.
Ashkelon to Jerusalem bus services, operated by Egged, depart from Ben Gurion/Ne'ot Ashkelon station.
Ashkelon to Jerusalem train services, operated by Israel Railways, depart from Ashkelon station.
The best way to get from Ashkelon to Jerusalem is to bus which takes 1h 28m and costs $6 - $8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $13 - $17 and takes 2h 8m.
What companies run services between Ashkelon, Israel and Jerusalem?
Egged operates a bus from Ben Gurion/Ne'ot Ashkelon to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight hourly. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ashkelon to Damascus Gate via Tel Aviv Haganah, Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon, and Central Station in around 2h 8m.
- Phone
- *5770
- [email protected]
- Website
- rail.co.il
Train from Ashkelon to Tel Aviv Haganah
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Website
- https://rail.co.il/?
- Adult single ride
- $8–10
Train from Tel Aviv Haganah to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://rail.co.il/?
- Adult single ride
- $3–5
- Phone
- +972-3-6948888
- Website
- egged.co.il
Bus from Ben Gurion/Ne'ot Ashkelon to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Schedules at
- egged.co.il
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Ashkelon to Jerusalem bus services, operated by Egged, arrive at Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight.
Ashkelon to Jerusalem train services, operated by Israel Railways, arrive at Tel Aviv Haganah station.
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