There are 4 ways to get from Haifa to Ashkelon by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Haifa Center to Tel Aviv Centerנהריה-נהריה<->מודיעין מרכז-מודיעין מכבים רעות / ...
- Take the train from Tel Aviv Center to Ashkelonהרצליה-הרצליה<->אשקלון-אשקלון / ...
2h 28m₪42–53Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hof HaKarmel Central Station/Inter-City Platforms to Tel Aviv Central Bus Station 7th Floor/Alight910 / ...
- Take the bus from Tel Aviv Central Bus Station 6th Floor/Platforms to Ashkelon Central Station/Alight300 / ...
3h 25m₪33–46Train, bus
- Take the train from Haifa Center to Tel Aviv Haganahנהריה-נהריה<->מודיעין מרכז-מודיעין מכבים רעות / ...
- Take the bus from Tel Aviv Central Bus Station 6th Floor/Platforms to Ben Gurion/Ben Zvi300 / ...
3h 19m₪44–57Drive 147.8 km
- Drive from Haifa to Ashkelon147.8 km
1h 46m₪104–151
Haifa to Ashkelon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Haifa to Ashkelon is to bus which costs ₪ 30 - ₪ 50 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Haifa to Ashkelon is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs ₪ 100 - ₪ 150.
No, there is no direct bus from Haifa to Ashkelon station. However, there are services departing from HaMoshava HaGermanit and arriving at Ashkelon Central Station/Alight via Hof HaKarmel Central Station/Inter-City Platforms and Tel Aviv Central Bus Station 6th Floor/Platforms. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Haifa to Ashkelon. However, there are services departing from Haifa Center and arriving at Ashkelon via Tel Aviv Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Haifa and Ashkelon is 144 km. The road distance is 147.8 km.
The best way to get from Haifa to Ashkelon without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs ₪ 40 - ₪ 55.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Haifa to Ashkelon, including transfers.
Haifa to Ashkelon bus services, operated by Egged, depart from Hof HaKarmel Central Station/Inter-City Platforms.
Haifa to Ashkelon train services, operated by Israel Railways, depart from Haifa Center station.
The best way to get from Haifa to Ashkelon is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs ₪ 40 - ₪ 55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₪ 30 - ₪ 50 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Haifa, Israel and Ashkelon, Israel?
You can take a train from Haifa Center to Ashkelon via Tel Aviv Center in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from HaMoshava HaGermanit to Ashkelon Central Station/Alight via Hof HaCarmel Central Station/Metronit Alight, Hof HaKarmel Central Station/Inter-City Platforms, Tel Aviv Central Bus Station 7th Floor/Alight, and Tel Aviv Central Bus Station 6th Floor/Platforms in around 3h 25m.
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- Phone
- *5770
- pniyotz@rail.co.il
- Website
- rail.co.il
Train from Haifa Center to Tel Aviv Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪30–40
- Website
- https://rail.co.il/?
- Adult single ride
- ₪30–40
Train from Tel Aviv Center to Ashkelon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪11–14
- Website
- https://rail.co.il/?
- Adult single ride
- ₪11–14
Train from Haifa Center to Tel Aviv Haganah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪30–40
- Website
- https://rail.co.il/?
- Adult single ride
- ₪30–40
- Phone
- +972-3-6948888
- Website
- egged.co.il
Bus from Tel Aviv Central Bus Station 6th Floor/Platforms to Ben Gurion/Ben Zvi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪12–17
- Schedules at
- egged.co.il
Bus from Hof HaKarmel Central Station/Inter-City Platforms to Tel Aviv Central Bus Station 7th Floor/Alight
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪14–20
- Schedules at
- egged.co.il
Bus from Tel Aviv Central Bus Station 6th Floor/Platforms to Ashkelon Central Station/Alight
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪11–15
- Schedules at
- egged.co.il
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More Questions & Answers
Haifa to Ashkelon bus services, operated by Egged, arrive at Tel Aviv Central Bus Station 7th Floor/Alight.
Haifa to Ashkelon train services, operated by Israel Railways, arrive at Tel Aviv Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Haifa to Ashkelon is 148 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Haifa to Ashkelon.
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