The average train between Genoa and Istres takes 10h 18m and the fastest train takes 8h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Genoa 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 4 times a day between Genoa and Istres. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Genoa is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Istres at 10:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Ventimiglia and take an average of 10h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Istres. However, there are services departing from Genoa station and arriving at Istres station via Ventimiglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.
Genoa to Istres train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Genova P.Za Principe station.
Genoa to Istres train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Miramas station.
Book your Genoa to Istres train tickets online with Trenitalia, ZOU! and 3 other operators.
The distance between Genoa and Istres is 331.8 km. The road distance is 462 km.
You can take a train from Genova P.Za Principe to Istres via Ventimiglia, Nice Ville, Marseille St Charles, and Miramas in around 8h 47m.