What is the cheapest way to get from Jerusalem to Ofakim?

The cheapest way to get from Jerusalem to Ofakim is to bus which costs ₪ 13 - ₪ 27 and takes 2h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Jerusalem to Ofakim?

The fastest way to get from Jerusalem to Ofakim is to bus which takes 2h 24m and costs ₪ 13 - ₪ 27.

Is there a direct bus between Jerusalem and Ofakim?

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.

Is there a direct train between Jerusalem and Ofakim?

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 28m.

How far is it from Jerusalem to Ofakim?

The distance between Jerusalem and Ofakim is 124 km.

How do I travel from Jerusalem to Ofakim without a car?

The best way to get from Jerusalem to Ofakim without a car is to bus which takes 2h 24m and costs ₪ 13 - ₪ 27.

How long does it take to get from Jerusalem to Ofakim?

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Jerusalem to Ofakim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jerusalem to Ofakim bus from?

Jerusalem to Ofakim bus services, operated by גלים, depart from Transport Center "HaArazim"/Intercity station.

Where do I catch the Jerusalem to Ofakim train from?

Jerusalem to Ofakim train services, operated by Israel Railways, depart from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon station.

Train or bus from Jerusalem to Ofakim?

The best way to get from Jerusalem to Ofakim is to bus which takes 2h 24m and costs ₪ 13 - ₪ 27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₪ 40 - ₪ 55 and takes 2h 28m.

Where does the Jerusalem to Ofakim bus arrive?

Jerusalem to Ofakim bus services, operated by גלים, arrive at Herzl/Jabotinsky station.

Where does the Jerusalem to Ofakim train arrive?

Jerusalem to Ofakim train services, operated by Israel Railways, arrive at Tel Aviv Haganah station.

Where can I stay near Ofakim?

There are 106+ hotels available in Ofakim.

Jerusalem to Ofakim - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 333 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Jerusalem to Ofakim by bus or train

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Transport Center "HaArazim"/Intercity to Herzl/Jabotinskybus 494 / ...
2h 24m
₪14–27
Train
1. Take the train from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon to Tel Aviv Haganahtrain ירושלים/יצחק נבון-ירושלים<->הרצליה-הרצליה / ...
2. Take the train from Tel Aviv Haganah to Ofakimtrain הרצליה-הרצליה<->באר שבע מרכז-באר שבע / ...
2h 28m
₪42–54
Bus, line 333 bus
1. Take the bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Be'er Sheva Central Station/Alightbus 470 / ...
2. 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

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Distance: 123.7 km
Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Jerusalem, Israel and Ofakim, Israel?

גלים operates a bus from Transport Center "HaArazim"/Intercity to Herzl/Jabotinsky hourly. Tickets cost ₪8–19 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon to Ofakim via Tel Aviv Haganah in around 2h 28m.

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