Jerusalem to Beersheba by train
Beersheba lies 70 km (44 mi) south-west of Jerusalem, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 1 min at the speeds typical of Israel rail, over roughly 86 km (53 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Jerusalem | Beersheba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Israel | Israel |
| Population | 971,800 | 186,600 |
| Elevation | 786 m (2,579 ft) | 285 m (935 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Jerusalem) | UTC+3 (Asia/Jerusalem) |
| Stations on record | Jerusalem – Yitzhak Navon railway station, Jerusalem – Malha Railway Station, Jerusalem—Khan railway station | Be'er Sheva – Center Railway Station, Be'er Sheva – North Railway Station, Beersheba Turkish railway station |
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Common questions
How far is Beersheba from Jerusalem?
70 km (44 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Jerusalem; by road roughly 86 km (53 mi).
How long does it take to get from Jerusalem to Beersheba by train?
About 1 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jerusalem and Beersheba?
No, both are on Asia/Jerusalem at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.