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How to get from הניקרה/הרכס to Ofakim by bus?

By bus

To get from הניקרה/הרכס to Ofakim in אופקים, take the 177 bus from הרכס/הניקרה station to שדרות שז''ר/בנייני האומה station. Next, take the 499 bus from גשר המיתרים/שד' הרצל station to הרצל/ז'בוטינסקי station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min. The ride fare is ₪21.50.

160min₪21.50
Bus - 177177
Bus - 499499
Walk to Ofakim
Leaves from הרכס/הניקרה

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    הניקרה/הרכס
  • 2
    Bus - 177177
    Wait for bus
    177
    ירושלים
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    שדרות שז''ר/בנייני האומה
    ID 4218
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    גשר המיתרים/שד' הרצל
    ID 4216
    370 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 499499
    Wait for bus
    499
    אופקים
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    הרצל/ז'בוטינסקי
    ID 10836
    93 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ofakim
    Walk to
    Ofakim
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and light rail

To get from הניקרה/הרכס to Ofakim in אופקים, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 167 bus from הרכס/הניקרה station to תחנת רכבת קלה גבעת התחמושת station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 light rail and finally take the 499 bus from גשר המיתרים/שד' הרצל station to הרצל/ז'בוטינסקי station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is ₪21.50.

175min₪21.50
Bus - 167167
Light Rail - 1
Bus - 499499
Walk to Ofakim
Leaves from הרכס/הניקרה

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    הניקרה/הרכס
  • 2
    Bus - 167167
    Wait for bus
    167
    ירושלים
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    תחנת רכבת קלה גבעת התחמושת
    ID 6101
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    תחנת רכבת קלה גבעת התחמושת
    ID 6158
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 11
    Wait for light rail
    1
    הר הרצל
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    קרית משה
    ID 6179
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    גשר המיתרים/שד' הרצל
    ID 4216
    190 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 499499
    Wait for bus
    499
    אופקים
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    הרצל/ז'בוטינסקי
    ID 10836
    93 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ofakim
    Walk to
    Ofakim
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from הניקרה/הרכס to Ofakim

The distance between הניקרה/הרכס, אופקים and Ofakim, אופקים is approximately 129.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 160 min. Moovit will show you the directions from הניקרה/הרכס to Ofakim by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in אופקים – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to הניקרה/הרכס

הניקרה/הרכס is located at הניקרה/הרכס, אופקים and the nearest public transit station is הרכס/הניקרה.

Bus stations close to הניקרה/הרכס:

  • הרכס/הניקרה
  • דרך קדם/הניקרה
  • דרך קדם/הרכס

Public transit stations close to Ofakim, אופקים

Ofakim is located at Ofakim, אופקים and the nearest public transit station is גולומב/יהודה הלוי.

Israel Railways stations close to Ofakim:

  • רכבת אופקים

Bus stations close to Ofakim:

  • גולומב/יהודה הלוי
  • שדרות הרצל/כצנלסון
  • שד.הרצל/משעול איריס

By bus and light rail

To get from הניקרה/הרכס to Ofakim in אופקים, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 167 bus from הרכס/הניקרה station to תחנת רכבת קלה גבעת התחמושת station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 light rail and finally take the 499 bus from גשר המיתרים/שד' הרצל station to הרצל/ז'בוטינסקי station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is ₪21.50.

175min₪21.50
Bus - 167167
Light Rail - 1
Bus - 499499
Walk to Ofakim
Leaves from הרכס/הניקרה

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    הניקרה/הרכס
  • 2
    Bus - 167167
    Wait for bus
    167
    ירושלים
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    תחנת רכבת קלה גבעת התחמושת
    ID 6101
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    תחנת רכבת קלה גבעת התחמושת
    ID 6158
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 11
    Wait for light rail
    1
    הר הרצל
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    קרית משה
    ID 6179
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    גשר המיתרים/שד' הרצל
    ID 4216
    190 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 499499
    Wait for bus
    499
    אופקים
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    הרצל/ז'בוטינסקי
    ID 10836
    93 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ofakim
    Walk to
    Ofakim
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from הניקרה/הרכס to Ofakim?

    The fastest way takes 160 minutes, using Bus line 177, Bus line 499.

  • What is the alternative route to get from הניקרה/הרכס to Ofakim?

    The alternative route takes 175 minutes, using Bus line 167, Bus line 1, Bus line 499.

  • Is there a direct bus between הניקרה/הרכס and Ofakim?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from הניקרה/הרכס to Ofakim?

    The 177 bus line goes from ירושלים station near הניקרה/הרכס in Israel to שדרות שז''ר/בנייני האומה station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ofakim station near Ofakim in אופקים.

  • How long does it take to travel from הניקרה/הרכס to Ofakim by bus?

    The total travel time between הניקרה/הרכס in Israel and Ofakim in אופקים by bus is about 2 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near הניקרה/הרכס to get to Ofakim?

    Get on the 177 bus from the ירושלים stop near הניקרה/הרכס in Israel.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between הניקרה/הרכס and Ofakim?

    Get off the bus at the Ofakim stop, which is closest to Ofakim in אופקים.

  • How much is the bus fare from הניקרה/הרכס to Ofakim?

    The ride from הניקרה/הרכס to Ofakim costs ₪21.50.

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