There are 2 ways to get from Jerusalem to Ashkelon by bus or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Ben Gurion/Ne'ot Ashkelonbus 436 / ...
1h 51m₪18–24Train
- Take the train from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon to Tel Aviv Haganahtrain ירושלים/יצחק נבון-ירושלים<->הרצליה-הרצליה / ...
- Take the train from Tel Aviv Haganah to Ashkelontrain בנימינה-בנימינה גבעת עדה<->אשקלון-אשקלון / ...
2h 19m₪41–51
Jerusalem to Ashkelon by tram and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jerusalem to Ashkelon is to bus which costs ₪ 18 - ₪ 24 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Jerusalem to Ashkelon is to bus which takes 1h 51m and costs ₪ 18 - ₪ 24.
No, there is no direct bus from Jerusalem station to Ashkelon. However, there are services departing from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms and arriving at Ben Gurion/Ne'ot Ashkelon via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Jerusalem to Ashkelon. However, there are services departing from Damascus Gate and arriving at Ashkelon via Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon and Tel Aviv Haganah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Jerusalem and Ashkelon is 76 km.
The best way to get from Jerusalem to Ashkelon without a car is to bus which takes 1h 51m and costs ₪ 18 - ₪ 24.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Jerusalem to Ashkelon, including transfers.
Jerusalem to Ashkelon bus services, operated by Egged, depart from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms.
Jerusalem to Ashkelon train services, operated by Israel Railways, depart from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon station.
The best way to get from Jerusalem to Ashkelon is to bus which takes 1h 51m and costs ₪ 18 - ₪ 24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₪ 40 - ₪ 55 and takes 2h 19m.
What companies run services between Jerusalem and Ashkelon, Israel?
Egged operates a bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Ben Gurion/Ne'ot Ashkelon hourly. Tickets cost ₪12–18 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Damascus Gate to Ashkelon via Central Station, Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon, and Tel Aviv Haganah in around 2h 19m.
- Phone
- *5770
- [email protected]
- Website
- Israel Railways
Train from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon to Tel Aviv Haganah
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪23–29
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- ₪23–29
Train from Tel Aviv Haganah to Ashkelon
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪12–16
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- ₪12–16
- Phone
- +972-3-6948888
- Website
- Egged
Bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Ben Gurion/Ne'ot Ashkelon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪12–18
- Schedules at
- Egged
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Booking & Getting There
Jerusalem to Ashkelon bus services, operated by Egged, arrive at Ben Gurion/Ne'ot Ashkelon station.
Jerusalem to Ashkelon train services, operated by Israel Railways, arrive at Tel Aviv Haganah station.
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