The average train between Istres and Nice takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. 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 4 times a day 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 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 22m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Istres to Nice? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Istres to Nice. However, there are services departing from Miramas station and arriving at Nice-Ville station via Marseille St Charles station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Istres to Nice train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Miramas station.
Istres to Nice train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Nice-Ville station.
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The distance between Istres and Nice is 184.7 km. The road distance is 223 km.
You can take a train from Istres to Nice-Ville via Miramas, Marseille St Charles, and Marseille-Saint-Charles in around 4h 27m.