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How to get from Ashkelon to Jerusalem by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from Ashkelon to Jerusalem in ירושלים, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 436 bus from ת. מרכזית אשקלון רציפים/בינעירוני station to ת. מרכזית ירושלים/הורדה station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 light rail and finally take the 91 bus from תחנת רקל''ה יפה נוף station to תאטרון/דובנוב station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is ₪21.50.

124min₪21.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 436436
Light Rail - 1
Bus - 9191
Walk to Jerusalem
Leaves from ת. מרכזית אשקלון רציפים/בינעירוני

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    ת. מרכזית אשקלון רציפים/בינעירוני
    ID 19988
    1.11 km • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - 436436
    Wait for bus
    436
    ירושלים
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    ת. מרכזית ירושלים/הורדה
    ID 6109
    74 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    תחנת רכבת קלה תחנה מרכזית
    ID 6176
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 11
    Wait for light rail
    1
    הר הרצל
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    יפה נוף
    ID 6183
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    תחנת רקל''ה יפה נוף
    ID 2035
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    רב החובל/אדם
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    תאטרון/דובנוב
    ID 1380
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Jerusalem
    Walk to
    Jerusalem
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Ashkelon to Jerusalem in ירושלים, take the 436 bus from ת. מרכזית אשקלון רציפים/בינעירוני station to ת. מרכזית ירושלים/הורדה station. Next, take the 75 bus from ת. מרכזית ירושלים/יפו station to קרן היסוד/אחד העם station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is ₪21.50.

119min₪21.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 436436
Bus - 7575
Walk to Jerusalem
Leaves from ת. מרכזית אשקלון רציפים/בינעירוני

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    ת. מרכזית אשקלון רציפים/בינעירוני
    ID 19988
    1.11 km • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - 436436
    Wait for bus
    436
    ירושלים
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    ת. מרכזית ירושלים/הורדה
    ID 6109
    74 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    ת. מרכזית ירושלים/יפו
    ID 4156
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7575
    Wait for bus
    75
    מסוף חומת שמואל
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    קרן היסוד/אחד העם
    ID 2946
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Jerusalem
    Walk to
    Jerusalem
    860 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ashkelon to Jerusalem

The distance between Ashkelon, ירושלים and Jerusalem, ירושלים is approximately 80.98 km, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ashkelon to Jerusalem by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in ירושלים – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Ashkelon

Ashkelon is located at Ashkelon, ירושלים and the nearest public transit station is המכללה האקדמית אשקלון/יצחק בן צבי.

Israel Railways stations close to Ashkelon:

  • רכבת אשקלון

Bus stations close to Ashkelon:

  • המכללה האקדמית אשקלון/יצחק בן צבי
  • יצחק בן צבי/כיכר צפניה
  • יצחק בן צבי/אלי כהן

Shuttle stations close to Ashkelon:

  • תחנת רכבת אשקלון

Public transit stations close to Jerusalem, ירושלים

Jerusalem is located at Jerusalem, ירושלים and the nearest public transit station is מוזיאון האיסלם/הנשיא.

Bus stations close to Jerusalem:

  • מוזיאון האיסלם/הנשיא
  • בית הנשיא/ז'בוטינסקי
  • ז'בוטינסקי בית הנשיא

Shuttle stations close to Jerusalem:

  • משרד האוצר
  • הכנסת

By bus

To get from Ashkelon to Jerusalem in ירושלים, take the 436 bus from ת. מרכזית אשקלון רציפים/בינעירוני station to ת. מרכזית ירושלים/הורדה station. Next, take the 75 bus from ת. מרכזית ירושלים/יפו station to קרן היסוד/אחד העם station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is ₪21.50.

119min₪21.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 436436
Bus - 7575
Walk to Jerusalem
Leaves from ת. מרכזית אשקלון רציפים/בינעירוני

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    ת. מרכזית אשקלון רציפים/בינעירוני
    ID 19988
    1.11 km • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - 436436
    Wait for bus
    436
    ירושלים
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    ת. מרכזית ירושלים/הורדה
    ID 6109
    74 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    ת. מרכזית ירושלים/יפו
    ID 4156
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7575
    Wait for bus
    75
    מסוף חומת שמואל
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    קרן היסוד/אחד העם
    ID 2946
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Jerusalem
    Walk to
    Jerusalem
    860 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Bus line 436, Bus line 1, Bus line 91.

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

    The alternative route takes 119 minutes, using Bus line 436, Bus line 75.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ashkelon and Jerusalem?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ashkelon to Jerusalem?

    The 436 bus line goes from ת. מרכזית אשקלון רציפים/בינעירוני station near Ashkelon in אשקלון to ירושלים station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till ירושלים station near Jerusalem in ירושלים.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ashkelon to Jerusalem by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Ashkelon in אשקלון and Jerusalem in ירושלים by bus and light rail is about 2 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the 436 bus from the ת. מרכזית אשקלון רציפים/בינעירוני stop near Ashkelon in אשקלון.

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

    Get off the bus at the ירושלים stop, which is closest to Jerusalem in ירושלים.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Ashkelon to Jerusalem?

    The ride from Ashkelon to Jerusalem costs ₪21.50.

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