The average train between Haifa and Ashkelon takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is an hourly train service from Haifa 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.
Trains run hourly between Haifa and Ashkelon. The earliest departure is at 4:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Haifa is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Ashkelon at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Haifa to Ashkelon. However, there are services departing from Haifa station and arriving at Ashkelon station via Tel Aviv Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Haifa to Ashkelon train services, operated by Israel Railways, depart from Haifa Center station.
Haifa to Ashkelon train services, operated by Israel Railways, arrive at Ashkelon station.
The distance between Haifa and Ashkelon is 133.7 km. The road distance is 154 km.
You can take a train from Haifa Center to Ashkelon via Tel Aviv Center in around 2h 29m.