The average train between Istres and Nice takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Istres to Nice. 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 every 2 hours between Istres and Nice. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Istres is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Nice at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Miramas and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 50m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Istres to Nice. However, there are services departing from Istres station and arriving at Nice station via Marseille Saint-Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Istres to Nice train services, operated by ZOU ! TER, depart from Miramas station.
Istres to Nice train services, operated by ZOU ! TER, arrive at Nice-Ville station.
Book your Istres to Nice train tickets online with ZOU ! TER, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Istres and Nice is 184.7 km. The road distance is 287 km.
You can take a train from Istres to Nice-Ville via Miramas and Marseille-Saint-Charles in around 4h 15m.