There are 2 ways to get from Ashkelon to Jerusalem by bus or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ashkelon Central Bus Station Platforms/Intercity to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alightbus 437 / ...
1h 31m$7–8Train
- 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 חדרה מערב-חדרה<->ירושלים/יצחק נבון-ירושלים / ...
2h 14m$13–16
Ashkelon to Jerusalem by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ashkelon to Jerusalem is to bus which costs $7 - $9 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Ashkelon to Jerusalem is to bus which takes 1h 31m and costs $7 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Ashkelon station to Jerusalem. However, there are services departing from Ashkelon Central Bus Station Platforms/Intercity and arriving at Sultan Sulliman/Damascus Gate via Central Station/Yafo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
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 14m.
The distance between Ashkelon and Jerusalem is 76 km.
The best way to get from Ashkelon to Jerusalem without a car is to bus which takes 1h 31m and costs $7 - $9.
It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Ashkelon to Jerusalem, including transfers.
Ashkelon to Jerusalem bus services, operated by Egged, depart from Ashkelon Central Bus Station Platforms/Intercity.
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 31m and costs $7 - $9. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 - $17 and takes 2h 14m.
What companies run services between Ashkelon, Israel and Jerusalem?
Egged operates a bus from Ashkelon Central Bus Station Platforms/Intercity to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight hourly. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 1h 16m. 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 14m.
- Phone
- *5770
- [email protected]
- Website
- Israel Railways
Train from Ashkelon to Tel Aviv Haganah
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- $7–10
Train from Tel Aviv Haganah to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- $3–5
- Phone
- +972-3-6948888
- Website
- Egged
Bus from Ashkelon Central Bus Station Platforms/Intercity to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Schedules at
- Egged
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Booking & Getting There
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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