What is the cheapest way to get from Ashkelon to Safed?

The cheapest way to get from Ashkelon to Safed is to bus which costs ₪ 60 - ₪ 90 and takes 4h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ashkelon to Safed?

The fastest way to get from Ashkelon to Safed is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs ₪ 140 - ₪ 210.

Is there a direct bus between Ashkelon and Safed?

No, there is no direct bus from Ashkelon station to Safed. However, there are services departing from Ashkelon Central Bus Station Platforms/Intercity and arriving at הפלמ''ח/עלייה ב' via Tel Aviv Central Bus Station 7th Floor/Platforms and ת.רק''ל אהרונוביץ'/דרך ז'בוטינסקי. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Ashkelon to Safed?

The distance between Ashkelon and Safed is 221 km. The road distance is 211.1 km.

How do I travel from Ashkelon to Safed without a car?

The best way to get from Ashkelon to Safed without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 7m and costs ₪ 70 - ₪ 110.

How long does it take to get from Ashkelon to Safed?

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Ashkelon to Safed, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ashkelon to Safed bus from?

Ashkelon to Safed bus services, operated by Egged, depart from Ashkelon Central Bus Station Platforms/Intercity.

Train or bus from Ashkelon to Safed?

The best way to get from Ashkelon to Safed is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs ₪ 60 - ₪ 85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₪ 60 - ₪ 90 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Ashkelon to Safed bus arrive?

Ashkelon to Safed bus services, operated by Egged, arrive at Tel Aviv Central Station 6th Floor/Alight.

Can I drive from Ashkelon to Safed?

Yes, the driving distance between Ashkelon to Safed is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Ashkelon to Safed.

Where can I stay near Safed?

There are 963+ hotels available in Safed.

Ashkelon to Safed - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Ashkelon to Safed by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ashkelon to Tel Aviv Centertrain אשקלון-אשקלון<->בנימינה-בנימינה גבעת עדה / ...
2. Take the bus from ת.רק''ל אהרונוביץ'/דרך ז'בוטינסקי to צה''ל 13bus 984 / ...
4h 7m
₪72–102
Bus via Ashdod Central Station/Platforms
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ashdod Central Station/Platforms to Aluf Sadeh Terminalbus 315
2. Take the bus from Aluf Sadeh Terminal to הפלמ''ח/עלייה ב'bus 980 / ...
5h 15m
₪56–89
Train
1. Take the train from Ashkelon to Tel Aviv Centertrain אשקלון-אשקלון<->בנימינה-בנימינה גבעת עדה / ...
2. Take the train from Tel Aviv Center to Kiryat Motzkintrain מודיעין מרכז-מודיעין מכבים רעות<->נהריה-נהריה / ...
5h 26m
₪64–85
Drive 211.1 km
1. Drive from Ashkelon to Safedcar 211.1 km
2h 31m
₪143–207
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ashkelon Central Bus Station Platforms/Intercity to Tel Aviv Central Station 6th Floor/Alightbus 300
2. Take the bus from ת.רק''ל אהרונוביץ'/דרך ז'בוטינסקי to הפלמ''ח/עלייה ב'bus 980 / ...
4h 10m
₪60–88

Ashkelon to Safed by train and bus

86Weekly Services

4h 7mAverage Duration

₪72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 221.2 km
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Ashkelon, Israel and Safed, Israel?

You can take a train from Ashkelon to דוד אלעזר/לח''י via Tel Aviv Center, Kiryat Motzkin, Karmiel, and Karmiel Rail Station/Platforms in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ashkelon Central Bus Station Platforms/Intercity to הפלמ''ח/עלייה ב' via Tel Aviv Central Station 6th Floor/Alight, Tel Aviv Central Bus Station 7th Floor/Platforms, and ת.רק''ל אהרונוביץ'/דרך ז'בוטינסקי in around 4h 10m.

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