There are 5 ways to get from Bet Shemesh to Ashkelon by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Bet Shemesh to Lodtrain בית שמש-בית שמש<->הרצליה-הרצליה / ...
- Take the train from Lod to Ashkelontrain בנימינה-בנימינה גבעת עדה<->אשקלון-אשקלון / ...
1h 38m₪27–35Line 324 bus, line 250 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nahar HaDan Boulevard B to Central Station/HaAtsma'ut Blvdbus 324
- Take the bus from Kiryat Gat Central Station/Platforms to Ben Gurion/Ne'ot Ashkelonbus 250 / ...
1h 41m₪17–28Drive 53.5 km
- Drive from Bet Shemesh to Ashkeloncar 53.5 km
46 min₪37–54Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bet Shemesh to Ashkelontaxi 53.5 km
46 min₪300–370Bus, line 150 bus
- Take the bus from Nahar HaDan Boulevard B to Bne Brit/Morde HaGeta'otbus 454 / ...
- Take the bus from Ashdod Central Station/Platforms to Ben Gurion/Ben Zvibus 150 / ...
2h 35m₪24–38
Bet Shemesh to Ashkelon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bet Shemesh to Ashkelon is to line 324 bus and line 250 bus which costs ₪ 17 - ₪ 28 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Bet Shemesh to Ashkelon is to drive which takes 46 min and costs ₪ 35 - ₪ 55.
No, there is no direct bus from Bet Shemesh to Ashkelon. However, there are services departing from Nahar HaDan Boulevard B and arriving at Ben Gurion/Ne'ot Ashkelon via Kiryat Gat Central Station/Platforms. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Bet Shemesh to Ashkelon. However, there are services departing from Bet Shemesh and arriving at Ashkelon via Lod. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
The distance between Bet Shemesh and Ashkelon is 73 km. The road distance is 53.5 km.
The best way to get from Bet Shemesh to Ashkelon without a car is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs ₪ 27 - ₪ 35.
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Bet Shemesh to Ashkelon, including transfers.
Bet Shemesh to Ashkelon bus services, operated by Beit Shemesh Express, depart from Nahar HaDan Boulevard B station.
Bet Shemesh to Ashkelon train services, operated by Israel Railways, depart from Bet Shemesh station.
The best way to get from Bet Shemesh to Ashkelon is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs ₪ 27 - ₪ 35. Alternatively, you can line 324 bus and line 250 bus, which costs ₪ 17 - ₪ 28 and takes 1h 41m.
What companies run services between Bet Shemesh, Israel and Ashkelon, Israel?
You can take a train from Bet Shemesh to Ashkelon via Lod in around 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nahar HaDan Boulevard B to Ben Gurion/Ne'ot Ashkelon via Kiryat Gat Central Station/Platforms in around 1h 41m.
- Phone
- *5770
- [email protected]
- Website
- Israel Railways
Train from Bet Shemesh to Lod
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪18–23
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- ₪18–23
Train from Lod to Ashkelon
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪9–12
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- ₪9–12
- Website
- bus.gov.il
Bus from Nahar HaDan Boulevard B to Central Station/HaAtsma'ut Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₪8–15
- Schedules at
- bus.gov.il
- Phone
- *3527
- Website
- Danbadarom
Bus from Kiryat Gat Central Station/Platforms to Ben Gurion/Ne'ot Ashkelon
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪9–13
- Schedules at
- Danbadarom
- Website
- אלקטרה אפיקים
Bus from Nahar HaDan Boulevard B to Bne Brit/Morde HaGeta'ot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪8–15
- Schedules at
- אלקטרה אפיקים
Bus from Ashdod Central Station/Platforms to Ben Gurion/Ben Zvi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪8–15
- Schedules at
- אלקטרה אפיקים
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- ₪300–370
Itsik tours
- Phone
- +972 50-441-2021
- Website
- itsik-tours.business.site
Taxi Carlos and his sons
- Phone
- +972 2-999-3333
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Booking & Getting There
Bet Shemesh to Ashkelon bus services, operated by Beit Shemesh Express, arrive at Central Station/HaAtsma'ut Blvd.
Bet Shemesh to Ashkelon train services, operated by Israel Railways, arrive at Lod station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bet Shemesh to Ashkelon is 54 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Bet Shemesh to Ashkelon.
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