The average train between Nice and Istres takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Nice 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 every 3 hours between Nice and Istres. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nice is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Istres at 8:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Marseille-Saint-Charles and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Nice to Istres? 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 Nice to Istres. However, there are services departing from Nice station and arriving at Istres station via Marseille-Saint-Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
Nice to Istres train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Nice-Ville station.
Nice to Istres train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Miramas station.
Book your Nice to Istres train tickets online with Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Nice and Istres is 184.7 km. The road distance is 287 km.
You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Istres via Marseille-Saint-Charles, Marseille St Charles, and Miramas in around 3h 51m.