There are 2 ways to get from Ashkelon to Jerusalem by bus or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ben Gurion/Ne'ot Ashkelon to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alightbus 436 / ...
1h 13m₪12–17Train
- Take the train from Ashkelon 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
1h 53m₪35–45
Ashkelon to Jerusalem by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ashkelon to Jerusalem is to bus which costs ₪ 12 - ₪ 17 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Ashkelon to Jerusalem is to bus which takes 1h 13m and costs ₪ 12 - ₪ 17.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ben Gurion/Ne'ot Ashkelon and arriving at Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Ashkelon to Jerusalem. However, there are services departing from Ashkelon and arriving at Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon via Tel Aviv Haganah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between Ashkelon and Jerusalem is 71 km.
The best way to get from Ashkelon to Jerusalem without a car is to bus which takes 1h 13m and costs ₪ 12 - ₪ 17.
The bus from Ben Gurion/Ne'ot Ashkelon to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight takes 1h 13m including transfers and departs hourly.
Ashkelon to Jerusalem bus services, operated by Egged, depart from Ben Gurion/Ne'ot Ashkelon station.
Ashkelon to Jerusalem train services, operated by Israel Railways, depart from Ashkelon station.
The best way to get from Ashkelon to Jerusalem is to bus which takes 1h 13m and costs ₪ 12 - ₪ 17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₪ 35 - ₪ 45 and takes 1h 53m.
What companies run services between Ashkelon, Israel and Jerusalem, Israel?
Egged operates a bus from Ben Gurion/Ne'ot Ashkelon to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight hourly. Tickets cost ₪12–17 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ashkelon to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon via Tel Aviv Haganah in around 1h 53m.
- Phone
- *5770
- pniyotz@rail.co.il
- Website
- rail.co.il
Train from Ashkelon to Tel Aviv Haganah
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪24–30
- Website
- https://rail.co.il/?
- Adult single ride
- ₪24–30
Train from Tel Aviv Haganah to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪11–15
- Website
- https://rail.co.il/?
- Adult single ride
- ₪11–15
- Phone
- +972-3-6948888
- Website
- egged.co.il
Bus from Ben Gurion/Ne'ot Ashkelon to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪12–17
- Schedules at
- egged.co.il
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More Questions & Answers
Ashkelon to Jerusalem bus services, operated by Egged, arrive at Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight.
Ashkelon to Jerusalem train services, operated by Israel Railways, arrive at Tel Aviv Haganah station.
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