The average bus between Jerusalem and Ashkelon takes 1h 15m and the fastest bus takes 1h 13m. There is an hourly bus service from Jerusalem to Ashkelon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Jerusalem and Ashkelon. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Jerusalem is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Ashkelon at 1:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Jerusalem station and arriving at Ashkelon station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.
Jerusalem to Ashkelon bus services, operated by Egged, depart from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms.
Jerusalem to Ashkelon bus services, operated by Egged, arrive at Ben Gurion/Ne'ot Ashkelon station.
The distance between Jerusalem and Ashkelon is 62 km. The road distance is 73 km.
Egged operates a bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Ben Gurion/Ne'ot Ashkelon hourly. Tickets cost ₪12–18 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
