There are 5 ways to get from Ashkelon to Safed by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Ashkelon to Tel Aviv Centertrain אשקלון-אשקלון<->בנימינה-בנימינה גבעת עדה / ...
- Take the bus from ת.רק''ל אהרונוביץ'/דרך ז'בוטינסקי to מרכז מסחרי/צה''לbus 984 / ...
3h 54m₪65–91Bus via Ashdod Central Station/Platforms
cheapest- Take the bus from Ashdod Central Station/Platforms to Aluf Sadeh Terminalbus 315
- Take the bus from Aluf Sadeh Terminal to הפלמ''ח/עלייה ב'bus 980 / ...
5h 7m₪56–90Train
- 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 / ...
5h 14m₪64–85Drive 211.1 km
- Drive from Ashkelon to Safedcar 211.1 km
2h 31m₪137–197Bus
- Take the bus from Ashkelon Central Bus Station Platforms/Intercity to Tel Aviv Central Station 6th Floor/Alightbus 300
- Take the bus from ת.רק''ל אהרונוביץ'/דרך ז'בוטינסקי to הפלמ''ח/עלייה ב'bus 980 / ...
4h 7m₪60–89
Ashkelon to Safed by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ashkelon to Safed is to train which costs ₪ 60 - ₪ 85 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Ashkelon to Safed is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs ₪ 130 - ₪ 200.
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 הפלמ''ח/עלייה ב' via Tel Aviv Central Bus Station 7th Floor/Platforms and ת.רק''ל אהרונוביץ'/דרך ז'בוטינסקי. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
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 and Kiryat Motzkin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between Ashkelon and Safed is 221 km. The road distance is 211.1 km.
The best way to get from Ashkelon to Safed without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 54m and costs ₪ 60 - ₪ 95.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Ashkelon to Safed, including transfers.
Ashkelon to Safed bus services, operated by Egged, depart from Ashkelon Central Bus Station Platforms/Intercity.
Ashkelon to Safed train services, operated by Israel Railways, depart from Ashkelon station.
The best way to get from Ashkelon to Safed is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs ₪ 60 - ₪ 85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₪ 60 - ₪ 90 and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between Ashkelon, Israel and Safed, Israel?
You can take a train from Ashkelon to דוד אלעזר/לח''י via Tel Aviv Center, Kiryat Motzkin, Karmiel, and Karmiel Rail Station/Platforms in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ashkelon Central Bus Station Platforms/Intercity to הפלמ''ח/עלייה ב' via Tel Aviv Central Station 6th Floor/Alight, Tel Aviv Central Bus Station 7th Floor/Platforms, and ת.רק''ל אהרונוביץ'/דרך ז'בוטינסקי in around 4h 7m.
- 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 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
- Phone
- 3553*
- Website
- Nateeve Express
Bus from ת.רק''ל אהרונוביץ'/דרך ז'בוטינסקי to מרכז מסחרי/צה''ל
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪40–60
- Schedules at
- Nateeve Express
Bus from ת.רק''ל אהרונוביץ'/דרך ז'בוטינסקי to הפלמ''ח/עלייה ב'
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪40–60
- Schedules at
- Nateeve Express
Bus from Aluf Sadeh Terminal to הפלמ''ח/עלייה ב'
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪40–60
- Schedules at
- Nateeve Express
- 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
- Website
- אלקטרה אפיקים
Bus from Ashdod Central Station/Platforms to Aluf Sadeh Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪8–15
- Schedules at
- אלקטרה אפיקים
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More Questions & Answers
Ashkelon to Safed bus services, operated by Egged, arrive at Tel Aviv Central Station 6th Floor/Alight.
Ashkelon to Safed train services, operated by Israel Railways, arrive at Tel Aviv Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ashkelon to Safed is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Ashkelon to Safed.
There are 1076+ hotels available in Safed.




