There are 2 ways to get from Israel to Ashkelon by bus or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Ben Gurion/Ne'ot Ashkelonbus 436 / ...
1h 52m₪19–28Train
- Take the train from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon to Tel Aviv Haganahtrain ירושלים/יצחק נבון-ירושלים<->הרצליה-הרצליה
- Take the train from Tel Aviv Haganah to Ashkelontrain בנימינה-בנימינה גבעת עדה<->אשקלון-אשקלון / ...
2h 18m₪41–58
Israel to Ashkelon by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Israel to Ashkelon is to bus which costs ₪ 19 - ₪ 29 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Israel to Ashkelon is to bus which takes 1h 52m and costs ₪ 19 - ₪ 29.
No, there is no direct bus from Israel to Ashkelon. However, there are services departing from Jerusalem Theatre/David Marcus and arriving at Ben Gurion/Ne'ot Ashkelon via Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
The distance between Israel and Ashkelon is 78 km.
The best way to get from Israel to Ashkelon without a car is to bus which takes 1h 52m and costs ₪ 19 - ₪ 29.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Israel to Ashkelon, including transfers.
Israel to Ashkelon bus services, operated by Egged, depart from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms.
The best way to get from Israel to Ashkelon is to bus which takes 1h 52m and costs ₪ 19 - ₪ 29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₪ 40 - ₪ 60 and takes 2h 18m.
Israel to Ashkelon bus services, operated by Egged, arrive at Ben Gurion/Ne'ot Ashkelon station.
There are 152+ hotels available in Ashkelon.
What companies run services between Israel and Ashkelon, Israel?
Egged operates a bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Ben Gurion/Ne'ot Ashkelon hourly. Tickets cost ₪12–18 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hazaz Blvd/Herzog to Ashkelon via שדרות שז''ר/בנייני האומה, Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon, and Tel Aviv Haganah in around 2h 18m.
- Phone
- *5770
- pniyotz@rail.co.il
- Website
- rail.co.il
Train from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon to Tel Aviv Haganah
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪23–29
- Website
- https://rail.co.il/?
- Adult single ride
- ₪23–29
Train from Tel Aviv Haganah to Ashkelon
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪12–16
- Website
- https://rail.co.il/?
- Adult single ride
- ₪12–16
- Phone
- +972-3-6948888
- Website
- egged.co.il
Bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Ben Gurion/Ne'ot Ashkelon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪12–18
- Schedules at
- egged.co.il
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