The average train between Colmar and Istres takes 12h 12m and the fastest train takes 7h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Colmar to Istres. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Colmar and Istres. The earliest departure is at 9:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colmar is at 4:23 PM which arrives into Istres at 6:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse Ville and take an average of 12h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Colmar to Istres. However, there are services departing from Colmar station and arriving at Istres station via Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.
Colmar to Istres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Colmar station.
Colmar to Istres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Miramas station.
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The distance between Colmar and Istres is 540 km. The road distance is 747 km.
You can take a train from Colmar to Istres via Mulhouse Ville, Avignon Tgv, Avignon Centre, and Miramas in around 7h 21m.