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 16m₪12–18Train
- Take the train from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon to Tel Aviv Haganahtrain ירושלים/יצחק נבון-ירושלים<->חדרה מערב-חדרה / ...
- Take the train from Tel Aviv Haganah to Ashkelontrain בנימינה-בנימינה גבעת עדה<->אשקלון-אשקלון / ...
1h 44m₪35–45
Jerusalem to Ashkelon by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jerusalem to Ashkelon is to bus which costs ₪ 12 - ₪ 18 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Jerusalem to Ashkelon is to bus which takes 1h 16m and costs ₪ 12 - ₪ 18.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms station and arriving at Ben Gurion/Ne'ot Ashkelon. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Jerusalem to Ashkelon. However, there are services departing from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon and arriving at Ashkelon via Tel Aviv Haganah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
The distance between Jerusalem and Ashkelon is 73 km.
The best way to get from Jerusalem to Ashkelon without a car is to bus which takes 1h 16m and costs ₪ 12 - ₪ 18.
The bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Ben Gurion/Ne'ot Ashkelon takes 1h 16m including transfers and departs hourly.
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 16m and costs ₪ 12 - ₪ 18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₪ 35 - ₪ 45 and takes 1h 44m.
What companies run services between Jerusalem, Israel 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 train from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon to Ashkelon via Tel Aviv Haganah in around 1h 44m.
- Phone
- *5770
- [email protected]
- Website
- rail.co.il
Train from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon to Tel Aviv Haganah
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪23–29
- Website
- https://rail.co.il/?
- 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
- https://rail.co.il/?
- Adult single ride
- ₪12–16
- Phone
- +972-3-6948888
- Website
- egged.co.il
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.co.il
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More Questions & Answers
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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