There are 5 ways to get from Safed to Ashkelon by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Eliyahu Fromenchenko/HaHaluts to Kastina Terminal-Malachi to Southbus 988
3h 25m₪60–82Bus via Tel Aviv
cheapest- Take the bus from Tiberias Central Bus Station/Platforms to Tel Aviv Central Bus Station 7th Floor/Alightbus 836 / ...
- Take the bus from Tel Aviv Central Bus Station 6th Floor/Platforms to Ben Gurion/Ben Zvibus 300 / ...
5h 12m₪43–59Train
- Take the train from HaMifrats Central Station/Kav HaHof to Tel Aviv Centertrain נהריה-נהריה<->מודיעין מרכז-מודיעין מכבים רעות / ...
- Take the train from Tel Aviv Center to Ashkelontrain בנימינה-בנימינה גבעת עדה<->אשקלון-אשקלון / ...
4h 22m₪85–116Drive 202.9 km
- Drive from Safed to Ashkeloncar 202.9 km
2h 30m₪135–195Bus, train
- Take the bus from Safed Central Station/Platforms to Merkazit Hamifrats/Alightbus 361 / ...
- Take the train from HaMifrats Central Station/Kav HaHof to Tel Aviv Haganahtrain
- Take the train from Tel Aviv Haganah to Ashkelontrain
4h 53m₪83–115
Safed to Ashkelon by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Safed to Ashkelon is to bus via Tel Aviv which costs ₪ 40 - ₪ 60 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Safed to Ashkelon is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs ₪ 130 - ₪ 200.
No, there is no direct bus from Safed to Ashkelon station. However, there are services departing from Eliyahu Fromenchenko/HaHaluts and arriving at Ashkelon Central Station/Alight via Kastina Terminal-Malachi to South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Safed to Ashkelon. However, there are services departing from Karmiel and arriving at Ashkelon via HaMifrats Central Station/Kav HaHof and Tel Aviv Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Safed and Ashkelon is 226 km. The road distance is 202.9 km.
The best way to get from Safed to Ashkelon without a car is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs ₪ 60 - ₪ 85.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Safed to Ashkelon, including transfers.
Safed to Ashkelon bus services, operated by Nateeve Express, depart from Eliyahu Fromenchenko/HaHaluts station.
Safed to Ashkelon train services, operated by Israel Railways, depart from HaMifrats Central Station/Kav HaHof.
The best way to get from Safed to Ashkelon is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs ₪ 60 - ₪ 85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₪ 85 - ₪ 120 and takes 4h 22m.
What companies run services between Safed, Israel and Ashkelon, Israel?
Nateeve Express operates a bus from Eliyahu Fromenchenko/HaHaluts to Kastina Terminal-Malachi to South 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₪50–75 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from דוד אלעזר/לח''י to Ashkelon via Carmiel Railway Station/Dror, Karmiel, HaMifrats Central Station/Kav HaHof, and Tel Aviv Center in around 4h 22m.
- Phone
- *5770
- [email protected]
- Website
- Israel Railways
Train from HaMifrats Central Station/Kav HaHof to Tel Aviv Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪30–40
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- ₪30–40
Train from Tel Aviv Center to Ashkelon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪24–35
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- ₪24–35
Train from HaMifrats Central Station/Kav HaHof to Tel Aviv Haganah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪30–45
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- ₪30–45
Train from Tel Aviv Haganah to Ashkelon
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪24–30
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- ₪24–30
- Phone
- 3553*
- Website
- Nateeve Express
Bus from Eliyahu Fromenchenko/HaHaluts to Kastina Terminal-Malachi to South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₪50–75
- Schedules at
- Nateeve Express
Bus from Safed Central Station/Platforms to Merkazit Hamifrats/Alight
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪23–35
- Schedules at
- Nateeve Express
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Booking & Getting There
Safed to Ashkelon bus services, operated by Nateeve Express, arrive at Kastina Terminal-Malachi to South station.
Safed to Ashkelon train services, operated by Israel Railways, arrive at Tel Aviv Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Safed to Ashkelon is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Safed to Ashkelon.
There are 168+ hotels available in Ashkelon.