There are 3 ways to get from Jerusalem to Tel Ashqelon by bus or train
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Bus via Shapira/HaShulamit
best- Take the bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Ashkelon Central Station/Alightbus 437 / ...
2h₪19–25Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Ashkelon Central Station/Alightbus 437 / ...
2h 2m₪12–18Train
- 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 58m₪42–55
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jerusalem to Tel Ashqelon is to bus which costs ₪ 12 - ₪ 18 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Jerusalem to Tel Ashqelon is to bus via Shapira/HaShulamit which takes 2h and costs ₪ 18 - ₪ 26.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms station and arriving at Ashkelon Central Station/Alight station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Jerusalem to Tel Ashqelon. However, there are services departing from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon and arriving at Ashkelon via Tel Aviv Haganah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Jerusalem and Tel Ashqelon is 79 km.
The best way to get from Jerusalem to Tel Ashqelon without a car is to bus via Shapira/HaShulamit which takes 2h and costs ₪ 18 - ₪ 26.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Jerusalem to Tel Ashqelon, including transfers.
Jerusalem to Tel Ashqelon bus services, operated by Egged, depart from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms.
Jerusalem to Tel Ashqelon train services, operated by Israel Railways, depart from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon station.
The best way to get from Jerusalem to Tel Ashqelon is to bus via Shapira/HaShulamit which takes 2h and costs ₪ 18 - ₪ 26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₪ 40 - ₪ 55 and takes 2h 58m.
What companies run services between Jerusalem, Israel and Tel Ashqelon, Israel?
Egged operates a bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Ashkelon Central Station/Alight hourly. Tickets cost ₪12–18 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon to Tel Ashqelon via Tel Aviv Haganah, Ashkelon, Ashkelon Train Station/Platforms, and שפירא/ש''י עגנון in around 2h 58m.
- 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 Ashkelon Central Station/Alight
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪12–18
- Schedules at
- egged.co.il
Bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Ashkelon Central Station/Alight
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪12–18
- Schedules at
- egged.co.il
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More Questions & Answers
Jerusalem to Tel Ashqelon bus services, operated by Egged, arrive at Ashkelon Central Station/Alight.
Jerusalem to Tel Ashqelon train services, operated by Israel Railways, arrive at Tel Aviv Haganah station.
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