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How to get from Ashkelon to Haifa by Israel Railways and bus?

From Ashkelon to Haifa by Israel Railways and bus

To get from Ashkelon to Haifa you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 Israel Railways lines: take the 18 bus from Eli Cohen/Yitzhak Ben Zvi station to Ashkelon Railway/Drop-off station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Ofakim - Herzliya Israel Railways and finally take the מודיעין מרכז - חיפה מרכז Israel Railways from Tel Aviv Savidor Central Station station to Haifa Center HaShmonah Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min. The ride fare is ₪47.00. The Israel Railways and bus schedule from Ashkelon may change. We recommend you check the updated Israel Railways and bus schedule to Haifa on the Moovit app.

168min₪47.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1818
Israel Railways - Ofakim - HerzliyaOfakim - Herzliya
Israel Railways - מודיעין מרכז - חיפה מרכזמודיעין מרכז - חיפה מרכז
Walk to Haifa
Leaves from Eli Cohen/Yitzhak Ben Zvi

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eli Cohen/Yitzhak Ben Zvi
    ID 12230
    640 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Ashkelon Railway/Drop-off
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashkelon Railway/Drop-off
    ID 12387
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to Israel Railways station
    Walk to Israel Railways station
    Ashkelon Railway
    ID 17072
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Israel Railways - Ofakim - Herzliya
    Wait for Israel Railways
    Ofakim - Herzliya
    Herzliya
  • 6
    Ride to Israel Railways station
    Ride to Israel Railways station
    Tel Aviv Savidor Central Station
    ID 17038
    51 min
  • 7
    Israel Railways - מודיעין מרכז - חיפה מרכז
    Wait for Israel Railways
    מודיעין מרכז - חיפה מרכז
    Haifa Center
  • 8
    Ride to Israel Railways station
    Ride to Israel Railways station
    Haifa Center HaShmonah Station
    ID 17016
    62 min
  • 9
    Walk to Haifa
    Walk to
    Haifa
    1.11 km • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ashkelon to Haifa by Israel Railways and bus via 14, Ofakim - Herzliya and מודיעין מרכז - חיפה מרכז

To get from Ashkelon to Haifa you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 Israel Railways lines: take the 14 bus from Ort/Zefania station to Ashkelon Railway/Drop-off station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Ofakim - Herzliya Israel Railways and finally take the מודיעין מרכז - חיפה מרכז Israel Railways from Tel Aviv Savidor Central Station station to Haifa Center HaShmonah Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min. The ride fare is ₪47.00. The Israel Railways and bus schedule from Ashkelon may change. We recommend you check the updated Israel Railways and bus schedule to Haifa on the Moovit app.

181min₪47.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1414
Israel Railways - Ofakim - HerzliyaOfakim - Herzliya
Israel Railways - מודיעין מרכז - חיפה מרכזמודיעין מרכז - חיפה מרכז
Walk to Haifa
Leaves from Ort/Zefania

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ort/Zefania
    ID 14692
    690 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Ashkelon Railway/Drop-off
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashkelon Railway/Drop-off
    ID 12387
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to Israel Railways station
    Walk to Israel Railways station
    Ashkelon Railway
    ID 17072
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Israel Railways - Ofakim - Herzliya
    Wait for Israel Railways
    Ofakim - Herzliya
    Herzliya
  • 6
    Ride to Israel Railways station
    Ride to Israel Railways station
    Tel Aviv Savidor Central Station
    ID 17038
    51 min
  • 7
    Israel Railways - מודיעין מרכז - חיפה מרכז
    Wait for Israel Railways
    מודיעין מרכז - חיפה מרכז
    Haifa Center
  • 8
    Ride to Israel Railways station
    Ride to Israel Railways station
    Haifa Center HaShmonah Station
    ID 17016
    62 min
  • 9
    Walk to Haifa
    Walk to
    Haifa
    1.11 km • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ashkelon to Haifa

The distance between Ashkelon and Haifa is approximately 149.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 168 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ashkelon to Haifa by Israel Railways and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Haifa – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Israel Railways And Bus schedule from Ashkelon to Haifa

To check the Israel Railways and bus schedule from Ashkelon to Haifa using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ashkelon) and destination (Haifa), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Israel Railways and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Israel Railways and bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Israel Railways and bus schedules.

Alternative route from Ashkelon to Haifa by Israel Railways and bus via 14, Ofakim - Herzliya and מודיעין מרכז - חיפה מרכז

To get from Ashkelon to Haifa you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 Israel Railways lines: take the 14 bus from Ort/Zefania station to Ashkelon Railway/Drop-off station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Ofakim - Herzliya Israel Railways and finally take the מודיעין מרכז - חיפה מרכז Israel Railways from Tel Aviv Savidor Central Station station to Haifa Center HaShmonah Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min. The ride fare is ₪47.00. The Israel Railways and bus schedule from Ashkelon may change. We recommend you check the updated Israel Railways and bus schedule to Haifa on the Moovit app.

181min₪47.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1414
Israel Railways - Ofakim - HerzliyaOfakim - Herzliya
Israel Railways - מודיעין מרכז - חיפה מרכזמודיעין מרכז - חיפה מרכז
Walk to Haifa
Leaves from Ort/Zefania

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ort/Zefania
    ID 14692
    690 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Ashkelon Railway/Drop-off
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashkelon Railway/Drop-off
    ID 12387
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to Israel Railways station
    Walk to Israel Railways station
    Ashkelon Railway
    ID 17072
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Israel Railways - Ofakim - Herzliya
    Wait for Israel Railways
    Ofakim - Herzliya
    Herzliya
  • 6
    Ride to Israel Railways station
    Ride to Israel Railways station
    Tel Aviv Savidor Central Station
    ID 17038
    51 min
  • 7
    Israel Railways - מודיעין מרכז - חיפה מרכז
    Wait for Israel Railways
    מודיעין מרכז - חיפה מרכז
    Haifa Center
  • 8
    Ride to Israel Railways station
    Ride to Israel Railways station
    Haifa Center HaShmonah Station
    ID 17016
    62 min
  • 9
    Walk to Haifa
    Walk to
    Haifa
    1.11 km • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ashkelon to Haifa?

    The fastest way takes 168 minutes, using Bus line Ashkelon, Israel Railways line Ofakim - Herzliya, Israel Railways line Haifa.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ashkelon to Haifa?

    The alternative route takes 181 minutes, using Bus line Ashkelon, Israel Railways line Ofakim - Herzliya, Israel Railways line Haifa.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ashkelon and Haifa?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 Israel Railways lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ashkelon to Haifa?

    The 18 bus line goes from Eli Cohen/Yitzhak Ben Zvi station near Ashkelon in Ashkelon to Ashkelon Railway/Drop-off station. From there you’ll have to take 2 Israel Railways lines till Ashkelon Railway/Drop-off station near Haifa.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ashkelon to Haifa by bus and Israel Railways?

    The total travel time between Ashkelon and Haifa by bus and Israel Railways is about 2 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ashkelon to get to Haifa?

    Get on the 18 bus from the Eli Cohen/Yitzhak Ben Zvi stop near Ashkelon in Ashkelon.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ashkelon and Haifa?

    Get off the bus at the Ashkelon Railway/Drop-off station, which is closest to Haifa.

  • How much is the bus fare from Ashkelon to Haifa?

    The ride from Ashkelon to Haifa costs ₪47.00.