What is the cheapest way to get from Ashkelon to Safed?

The cheapest way to get from Ashkelon to Safed is to bus via Tel Aviv which costs ₪ 40 - ₪ 60 and takes 4h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ashkelon to Safed?

The fastest way to get from Ashkelon to Safed is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs ₪ 130 - ₪ 200.

Is there a direct bus between Ashkelon and Safed?

No, there is no direct bus from Ashkelon station to Safed. However, there are services departing from Ashkelon Central Bus Station Platforms/Intercity and arriving at Magistrate Court/HaChalutz via Kastina Terminal-Malachi to North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Ashkelon and Safed?

No, there is no direct train from Ashkelon to Safed. However, there are services departing from Ashkelon and arriving at Karmiel via Tel Aviv Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Ashkelon to Safed?

The distance between Ashkelon and Safed is 228 km. The road distance is 211.1 km.

How do I travel from Ashkelon to Safed without a car?

The best way to get from Ashkelon to Safed without a car is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs ₪ 55 - ₪ 85.

How long does it take to get from Ashkelon to Safed?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Ashkelon to Safed, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ashkelon to Safed bus from?

Ashkelon to Safed bus services, operated by Nateeve Express, depart from Kastina Terminal-Malachi to North station.

Where do I catch the Ashkelon to Safed train from?

Ashkelon to Safed train services, operated by Israel Railways, depart from Ashkelon station.

Train or bus from Ashkelon to Safed?

The best way to get from Ashkelon to Safed is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs ₪ 55 - ₪ 85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₪ 60 - ₪ 85 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Ashkelon to Safed bus arrive?

Ashkelon to Safed bus services, operated by Nateeve Express, arrive at Magistrate Court/HaChalutz station.

Where does the Ashkelon to Safed train arrive?

Ashkelon to Safed train services, operated by Israel Railways, arrive at Tel Aviv Center station.

Can I drive from Ashkelon to Safed?

Yes, the driving distance between Ashkelon to Safed is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Ashkelon to Safed.

Where can I stay near Safed?

There are 1048+ hotels available in Safed.

Ashkelon to Safed - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ashkelon to Safed by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kastina Terminal-Malachi to North to Magistrate Court/HaChalutzbus 988
4h 10m
₪57–85
Bus via Tel Aviv
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ben Gurion/Ne'ot Ashkelon to Tel Aviv Central Station 6th Floor/Alightbus 300 / ...
2. Take the bus from Tel Aviv Central Bus Station 7th Floor/Platforms to Tiberias Central Bus Station/Alightbus 836 / ...
4h 14m
₪42–58
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ashkelon to Tel Aviv Centertrain
2. Take the train from Tel Aviv Center to HaMifrats Central Station/Kav HaHoftrain
3. Take the bus from Merkazit Hamifrats/Inter-City Platforms to Jabotinsky Road/HaHalutsbus 360
4h 59m
₪80–106
Drive 211.1 km
1. Drive from Ashkelon to Safedcar 211.1 km
2h 31m
₪138–199
Train, bus via Eli Cohen/Yitshak Ben Tsvi
1. Take the train from Ashkelon to Tel Aviv Centertrain
2. Take the train from Tel Aviv Center to HaMifrats Central Station/Kav HaHoftrain
3. Take the bus from Merkazit Hamifrats/Inter-City Platforms to Safed Central Station/Alightbus 361 / ...
5h 4m
₪84–118
Train
1. Take the train from Ashkelon to Tel Aviv Centertrain אשקלון-אשקלון<->בנימינה-בנימינה גבעת עדה / ...
2. Take the train from Tel Aviv Center to Karmieltrain באר שבע מרכז-באר שבע<->כרמיאל-כרמיאל
5h 15m
₪65–84

Ashkelon to Safed by bus

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Distance: 228.1 km
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Ashkelon, Israel and Safed, Israel?

Nateeve Express operates a bus from Kastina Terminal-Malachi to North to Magistrate Court/HaChalutz 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₪50–75 and the journey takes 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ashkelon to דוד אלעזר/לח''י via Tel Aviv Center, Karmiel, and Karmiel Rail Station/Platforms in around 5h 15m.

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