There are 5 ways to get from Safed to Ashkelon by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from צה''ל 9 to Bne Brak Mall/Aharonovichbus 980 / ...
- Take the bus from Tel Aviv Central Bus Station 6th Floor/Platforms to Ashkelon Central Station/Alightbus 300 / ...
3h 46m₪61–82Train
- Take the train from HaMifrats Central Station/Kav HaHof to Tel Aviv Centertrain נהריה-נהריה<->מודיעין מרכז-מודיעין מכבים רעות / ...
- Take the train from Tel Aviv Center to Ashkelontrain בנימינה-בנימינה גבעת עדה<->אשקלון-אשקלון / ...
4h 26m₪85–116Drive 202.9 km
- Drive from Safed to Ashkeloncar 202.9 km
2h 30m₪139–200Bus via Ashdod Central Station/Platforms
- Take the bus from Eliyahu Fromenchenko/HaHaluts to Aluf Sadeh Terminalbus 980 / ...
- Take the bus from Aluf Sadeh Terminal to Ashdod Central Stationbus 315
4h 47m₪66–91Bus, train
- Take the bus from Safed Central Station/Platforms to Merkazit Hamifrats/Alightbus 361 / ...
- Take the train from HaMifrats Central Station/Kav HaHof to Tel Aviv Haganahtrain
- Take the train from Tel Aviv Haganah to Ashkelontrain
4h 53m₪83–115
Safed to Ashkelon by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Safed to Ashkelon is to bus which costs ₪ 60 - ₪ 85 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Safed to Ashkelon is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs ₪ 130 - ₪ 200.
No, there is no direct bus from Safed to Ashkelon station. However, there are services departing from צה''ל 9 and arriving at Ashkelon Central Station/Alight via ת.רק''ל אהרונוביץ'/דרך ז'בוטינסקי and Tel Aviv Central Bus Station 6th Floor/Platforms. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Safed and Ashkelon is 219 km. The road distance is 202.9 km.
The best way to get from Safed to Ashkelon without a car is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs ₪ 60 - ₪ 85.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Safed to Ashkelon, including transfers.
Safed to Ashkelon bus services, operated by Nateeve Express, depart from צה''ל 9 station.
The best way to get from Safed to Ashkelon is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs ₪ 60 - ₪ 85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₪ 85 - ₪ 120 and takes 4h 26m.
Safed to Ashkelon bus services, operated by Nateeve Express, arrive at Bne Brak Mall/Aharonovich station.
Yes, the driving distance between Safed to Ashkelon is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Safed to Ashkelon.
What companies run services between Safed, Israel and Ashkelon, Israel?
You can take a bus from צה''ל 9 to Ashkelon Central Station/Alight via Bne Brak Mall/Aharonovich, ת.רק''ל אהרונוביץ'/דרך ז'בוטינסקי, Tel Aviv Central Bus Station 7th Floor/Alight, and Tel Aviv Central Bus Station 6th Floor/Platforms in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from דוד אלעזר/לח''י to Ashkelon via Karmiel Train Station, Karmiel, HaMifrats Central Station/Kav HaHof, and Tel Aviv Center in around 4h 26m.
- Phone
- *5770
- pniyotz@rail.co.il
- Website
- rail.co.il
Train from HaMifrats Central Station/Kav HaHof to Tel Aviv Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- 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 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪24–35
- Website
- https://rail.co.il/?
- Adult single ride
- ₪24–35
Train from HaMifrats Central Station/Kav HaHof to Tel Aviv Haganah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪30–45
- Website
- https://rail.co.il/?
- Adult single ride
- ₪30–45
Train from Tel Aviv Haganah to Ashkelon
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪24–30
- Website
- https://rail.co.il/?
- Adult single ride
- ₪24–30
- Phone
- 3553*
- Website
- nateevexpress.com
Bus from צה''ל 9 to Bne Brak Mall/Aharonovich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪40–55
- Schedules at
- nateevexpress.com
Bus from Eliyahu Fromenchenko/HaHaluts to Aluf Sadeh Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪40–60
- Schedules at
- nateevexpress.com
Bus from Safed Central Station/Platforms to Merkazit Hamifrats/Alight
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪23–35
- Schedules at
- nateevexpress.com
- Phone
- +972-3-6948888
- Website
- egged.co.il
Bus from Tel Aviv Central Bus Station 6th Floor/Platforms to Ashkelon Central Station/Alight
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪11–15
- Schedules at
- egged.co.il
- Phone
- *8797
- info@tnufa-t.com
- Website
- tnufa-t.com
Bus from Aluf Sadeh Terminal to Ashdod Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪13–19
- Schedules at
- tnufa-t.com
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