There are 6 ways to get from Colmar to Istres by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Colmar to Nimestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nimes to Miramastrain Ter
7h 19m€154–223Train, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Colmar to Strasbourgtrain
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane SXB - MRS
4h 25m€63–320Bus
- Take the bus from Colmar to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 30m€68–109Drive 671.3 km
- Drive from Colmar to Istrescar 671.3 km
6h 59m€123–178Train via Avignon
- Take the train from Colmar to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Miramastrain Ter
8h 11m€145–224Bus, train
- Take the bus from Colmar to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus N7720
- Take the train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Istrestrain C4
12h 44m€80–116
Colmar to Istres by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colmar to Istres is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 12h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Colmar to Istres is to train and fly which takes 4h 25m and costs €60 - €320.
No, there is no direct bus from Colmar to Istres. However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at Gare Istres via Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and Pem Mtg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Colmar to Istres. However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at Istres via Nimes and Miramas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Colmar and Istres is 782 km. The road distance is 671.3 km.
The best way to get from Colmar to Istres without a car is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs €150 - €230.
It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Colmar to Istres, including transfers.
Colmar to Istres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Colmar station.
Colmar to Istres train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Colmar station.
The best way to get from Colmar to Istres is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs €150 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 12h 30m.
What companies run services between Colmar, France and Istres, France?
You can take a train from Colmar to Istres via Nimes and Miramas in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Colmar to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €55–100 and the journey takes 10h 10m.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €35–220
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €460–1,100
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Colmar to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €130–200
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Colmar to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Colmar to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €130–190
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nimes to Miramas
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Colmar to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Colmar to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €120–200
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Avignon Tgv to Miramas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Nimes to Miramas
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Avignon Tgv to Miramas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–24
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Istres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–20
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Colmar to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Colmar to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Colmar to Istres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.
Colmar to Istres train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Nimes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colmar to Istres is 671 km. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Colmar to Istres.
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