There are 4 ways to get from Ashkelon to Qiryat Ata by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ashkelon to Tel Aviv Centertrain אשקלון-אשקלון<->בנימינה-בנימינה גבעת עדה / ...
- Take the train from Tel Aviv Center to Kiryat Motzkintrain מודיעין מרכז-מודיעין מכבים רעות<->נהריה-נהריה / ...
2h 45m₪46–59Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ashkelon Central Bus Station Platforms/Intercity to Tel Aviv Central Station 6th Floor/Alightbus 300
- Take the bus from Tel Aviv Central Bus Station 7th Floor/Platforms to Merkazit Hamifrats/Alightbus 909
3h 50m₪34–48Drive 156.8 km
- Drive from Ashkelon to Qiryat Atacar 156.8 km
1h 45m₪105–151Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ben Gurion/Ne'ot Ashkelon to Tel Aviv Central Station 6th Floor/Alightbus 300 / ...
- Take the train from Tel Aviv Haganah to HaMifrats Central Station/Kav HaHoftrain מודיעין מרכז-מודיעין מכבים רעות<->נהריה-נהריה / ...
3h 16m₪49–72
Ashkelon to Qiryat Ata by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ashkelon to Qiryat Ata is to bus which costs ₪ 30 - ₪ 50 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Ashkelon to Qiryat Ata is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs ₪ 100 - ₪ 160.
No, there is no direct bus from Ashkelon station to Qiryat Ata. However, there are services departing from Ashkelon Central Bus Station Platforms/Intercity and arriving at Einstein via Tel Aviv Central Bus Station 7th Floor/Platforms and Merkazit Hamifrats/Metronit Platforms towards Krayot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Ashkelon to Qiryat Ata. However, there are services departing from Ashkelon and arriving at Kiryat Motzkin via Tel Aviv Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Ashkelon and Qiryat Ata is 165 km. The road distance is 156.8 km.
The best way to get from Ashkelon to Qiryat Ata without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs ₪ 45 - ₪ 60.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Ashkelon to Qiryat Ata, including transfers.
Ashkelon to Qiryat Ata bus services, operated by Egged, depart from Ashkelon Central Bus Station Platforms/Intercity.
Ashkelon to Qiryat Ata train services, operated by Israel Railways, depart from Ashkelon station.
The best way to get from Ashkelon to Qiryat Ata is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs ₪ 45 - ₪ 60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₪ 30 - ₪ 50 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Ashkelon, Israel and Qiryat Ata, Israel?
You can take a train from Ashkelon to Kiryat Motzkin via Tel Aviv Center in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ashkelon Central Bus Station Platforms/Intercity to Einstein via Tel Aviv Central Station 6th Floor/Alight, Tel Aviv Central Bus Station 7th Floor/Platforms, Merkazit Hamifrats/Alight, and Merkazit Hamifrats/Metronit Platforms towards Krayot in around 3h 50m.
- Phone
- *5770
- [email protected]
- Website
- Israel Railways
Train from Ashkelon to Tel Aviv Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪24–35
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- ₪24–35
Train from Tel Aviv Center to Kiryat Motzkin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪21–28
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- ₪21–28
Train from Tel Aviv Haganah to HaMifrats Central Station/Kav HaHof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪30–45
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- ₪30–45
- Phone
- +972-3-6948888
- Website
- Egged
Bus from Ashkelon Central Bus Station Platforms/Intercity to Tel Aviv Central Station 6th Floor/Alight
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪11–15
- Schedules at
- Egged
Bus from Tel Aviv Central Bus Station 7th Floor/Platforms to Merkazit Hamifrats/Alight
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₪15–21
- Schedules at
- Egged
Bus from Ben Gurion/Ne'ot Ashkelon to Tel Aviv Central Station 6th Floor/Alight
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪10–15
- Schedules at
- Egged
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Booking & Getting There
Ashkelon to Qiryat Ata bus services, operated by Egged, arrive at Tel Aviv Central Station 6th Floor/Alight.
Ashkelon to Qiryat Ata train services, operated by Israel Railways, arrive at Tel Aviv Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ashkelon to Qiryat Ata is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Ashkelon to Qiryat Ata.
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