There are 5 ways to get from Genoa to Istres by bus, train, train (Trenitalia), car, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Genoa to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus N7758 / ...
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Istrestrain Ter
7h 13m€44–67Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Genoa to Marseillebus FlixBus N728 / ...
8h 25m€39–62Train
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain Re
- Take the train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain
- Take the train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Miramastrain C7 / ...
8h 25m€93–142Drive 416.8 km
- Drive from Genoa to Istrescar 416.8 km
4h 25m€79–114Train, fly
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane NCE - MRS
7h 2m€164–339
Genoa to Istres by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Istres is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Istres is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Istres. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Gare Istres via Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and Pem Mtg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Istres. However, there are services departing from Genova P.Za Principe and arriving at Istres via Ventimiglia, Nice-Ville, Marseille Saint-Charles and Miramas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between Genoa and Istres is 436 km. The road distance is 416.8 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Istres without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 13m and costs €40 - €70.
It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Genoa to Istres, including transfers.
Genoa to Istres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Istres train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Genova P.Za Principe station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Istres is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs €90 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 25m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Istres, France?
You can take a train from Genova P.Za Principe to Istres via Ventimiglia, Nice-Ville, Marseille Saint-Charles, and Miramas in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Genoa to Marseille every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 6h 5m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 5 times a day.
- Website
- aircorsica.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–380
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 Marseille St Charles to Istres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–80
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Miramas
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Var
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- ZOU!
Train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Var
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- ZOU!
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Genoa to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Genoa to Istres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Marseille station.
Genoa to Istres train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Ventimiglia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Istres is 417 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Genoa to Istres.
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