There are 2 ways to get from Jerusalem to Lachish by bus or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Kiryat Gat Central Station/Platformsbus 449 / ...
2h 30m₪27–36Train
- 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 Kiriyat Gattrain נהריה-נהריה<->באר שבע מרכז-באר שבע / ...
3h 11m₪43–56
Jerusalem to Lachish by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jerusalem to Lachish is to bus which costs ₪ 26 - ₪ 40 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Jerusalem to Lachish is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs ₪ 26 - ₪ 40.
No, there is no direct bus from Jerusalem station to Lachish. However, there are services departing from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms and arriving at Lakhish/Ctr via Central Station/HaAtsma'ut Blvd and Kiryat Gat Rail Station/Entry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Jerusalem to Lachish. However, there are services departing from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon and arriving at Kiriyat Gat via Tel Aviv Haganah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Jerusalem and Lachish is 88 km.
The best way to get from Jerusalem to Lachish without a car is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs ₪ 26 - ₪ 40.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Jerusalem to Lachish, including transfers.
Jerusalem to Lachish bus services, operated by Egged, depart from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms.
Jerusalem to Lachish train services, operated by Israel Railways, depart from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon station.
The best way to get from Jerusalem to Lachish is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs ₪ 26 - ₪ 40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₪ 40 - ₪ 60 and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between Jerusalem, Israel and Lachish, Israel?
Egged operates a bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Kiryat Gat Central Station/Platforms hourly. Tickets cost ₪12–18 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon to Lakhish/Ctr via Tel Aviv Haganah, Kiriyat Gat, and Kiryat Gat Rail Station/Entry in around 3h 11m.
- 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 Kiriyat Gat
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Kiryat Gat Central Station/Platforms
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪12–18
- Schedules at
- egged.co.il
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More Questions & Answers
Jerusalem to Lachish bus services, operated by Egged, arrive at Kiryat Gat Central Station/Platforms.
Jerusalem to Lachish train services, operated by Israel Railways, arrive at Tel Aviv Haganah station.
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