There are 3 ways to get from Jerusalem to Ofakim by train or bus
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Train
best- 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 Ofakimtrain הרצליה-הרצליה<->באר שבע מרכז-באר שבע / ...
2h 24m₪77–99Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Transport Center "HaArazim"/Intercity to Herzl/Jabotinskybus 494 / ...
2h 24m₪14–27Bus, line 333 bus
- Take the bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Be'er Sheva Central Station/Alightbus 470 / ...
- Take the bus from Be'er Sheva Central Station/Interurban Platforms to Herzl Boulevard/Katznelsonbus 333 / ...
2h 25m₪22–35
Jerusalem to Ofakim by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jerusalem to Ofakim is to bus which costs ₪ 13 - ₪ 27 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Jerusalem to Ofakim is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs ₪ 75 - ₪ 100.
No, there is no direct bus from Jerusalem to Ofakim. However, there are services departing from Malkhe Israel/Tahkemoni and arriving at Herzl/Jabotinsky via Transport Center "HaArazim"/Intercity. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Jerusalem to Ofakim. However, there are services departing from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon and arriving at Ofakim via Tel Aviv Haganah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Jerusalem and Ofakim is 149 km.
The best way to get from Jerusalem to Ofakim without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs ₪ 75 - ₪ 100.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Jerusalem to Ofakim, including transfers.
Jerusalem to Ofakim bus services, operated by גלים, depart from Transport Center "HaArazim"/Intercity station.
Jerusalem to Ofakim train services, operated by Israel Railways, depart from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon station.
The best way to get from Jerusalem to Ofakim is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs ₪ 75 - ₪ 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₪ 13 - ₪ 27 and takes 2h 24m.
What companies run services between Jerusalem, Israel and Ofakim, Israel?
You can take a train from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon to Ofakim via Tel Aviv Haganah and Ofakim in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, גלים operates a bus from Transport Center "HaArazim"/Intercity to Herzl/Jabotinsky hourly. Tickets cost ₪8–19 and the journey takes 1h 28m.
- 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 Ofakim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪19–25
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- ₪19–25
- Phone
- +972-3-6948888
- Website
- Egged
Bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Be'er Sheva Central Station/Alight
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪15–22
- Schedules at
- Egged
- Phone
- 03-7350199
- Website
- Egged Ta'avura
Bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Be'er Sheva Central Station/Alight
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₪13
- Schedules at
- Egged Ta'avura
- Phone
- *3527
- Website
- Danbadarom
Bus from Be'er Sheva Central Station/Interurban Platforms to Herzl Boulevard/Katznelson
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪9–13
- Schedules at
- Danbadarom
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Booking & Getting There
Jerusalem to Ofakim bus services, operated by גלים, arrive at Herzl/Jabotinsky station.
Jerusalem to Ofakim train services, operated by Israel Railways, arrive at Tel Aviv Haganah station.
There are 114+ hotels available in Ofakim.