There are 3 ways to get from Ashdod to Bethlehem by bus or train
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Bus, line 231 bus via Malkhe Israel/HaTurim
best- Take the bus from HaRotem/HaTsiv'oni to Yirmiyahu/Shamgar Ben Anatbus 451 / ...
- Take the bus from HaNevi'im Terminal to Bab El-Zakak/Beit Jala Roadbus 231
1h 46m$11–13Bus, line 231 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bne Brit/Yehuda Halevi to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alightbus 448
- Take the bus from HaNevi'im Terminal to Bab El-Zakak/Beit Jala Roadbus 231
1h 51m$10–12Train
- Take the train from Ashdod Ad Halom – Metropolin to Tel Aviv Haganahtrain אשקלון-אשקלון<->בנימינה-בנימינה גבעת עדה / ...
- Take the train from Tel Aviv Haganah to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain הרצליה-הרצליה<->ירושלים/יצחק נבון-ירושלים
2h 36m$15–19
Ashdod to Bethlehem by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ashdod to Bethlehem is to bus and line 231 bus which costs $10 - $12 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Ashdod to Bethlehem is to bus and line 231 bus via Malkhe Israel/HaTurim which takes 1h 46m and costs $11 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Ashdod to Bethlehem. However, there are services departing from HaRotem/HaTsiv'oni and arriving at Bab El-Zakak/Beit Jala Road via Malkhe Israel/HaTurim and HaNevi'im Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Ashdod to Bethlehem. However, there are services departing from Ashdod Ad Halom – Metropolin and arriving at Damascus Gate via Tel Aviv Haganah and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Ashdod and Bethlehem is 75 km.
The best way to get from Ashdod to Bethlehem without a car is to bus and line 231 bus via Malkhe Israel/HaTurim which takes 1h 46m and costs $11 - $13.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Ashdod to Bethlehem, including transfers.
Ashdod to Bethlehem bus services, operated by Danbadarom, depart from HaRotem/HaTsiv'oni station.
Ashdod to Bethlehem train services, operated by Israel Railways, depart from Ashdod Ad Halom – Metropolin station.
The best way to get from Ashdod to Bethlehem is to bus and line 231 bus via Malkhe Israel/HaTurim which takes 1h 46m and costs $11 - $13. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $14 - $19 and takes 2h 36m.
What companies run services between Ashdod, Israel and Bethlehem?
You can take a bus from HaRotem/HaTsiv'oni to Bab El-Zakak/Beit Jala Road via Yirmiyahu/Shamgar Ben Anat, Malkhe Israel/HaTurim, and HaNevi'im Terminal in around 1h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ashdod Ad Halom – Metropolin to Bab El-Zakak/Beit Jala Road via Tel Aviv Haganah, Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon, Central Station, Damascus Gate, and HaNevi'im Terminal in around 2h 36m.
- Phone
- *5770
- pniyotz@rail.co.il
- Website
- Israel Railways
Train from Ashdod Ad Halom – Metropolin to Tel Aviv Haganah
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- $6–9
Train from Tel Aviv Haganah to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- $3–5
- Phone
- *3527
- Website
- Danbadarom
Bus from HaRotem/HaTsiv'oni to Yirmiyahu/Shamgar Ben Anat
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Schedules at
- Danbadarom
Bus from Bne Brit/Yehuda Halevi to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Schedules at
- Danbadarom
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Booking & Getting There
Ashdod to Bethlehem bus services, operated by Danbadarom, arrive at Yirmiyahu/Shamgar Ben Anat station.
Ashdod to Bethlehem train services, operated by Israel Railways, arrive at Tel Aviv Haganah station.
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