There are 5 ways to get from Genoa to Istres by bus, train (Trenitalia, TGV), car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Genoa to Nice Airportbus FlixBus N758 / ...
- Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 51m€33–57Train
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Ventimigliatrain Re
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Istrestrain Ter
8h 13m€74–142Drive 416.8 km
- Drive from Genoa to Istrescar 416.8 km
4h 25m€68–98Fly
- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane GOA - MRS
8h 22m€99–258Bus, train
- Take the bus from Genoa to Marseillebus FlixBus 728 / ...
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Istrestrain Ter
8h 15m€43–70
Genoa to Istres by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Istres is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Istres is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Istres. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Gare Istres via Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and Pem Mtg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Istres. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Istres via Ventimiglia, Nice Ville and Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
The distance between Genoa and Istres is 430 km. The road distance is 416.8 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Istres without a car is to bus which takes 7h 51m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 7h 51m 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 Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Istres is to bus which takes 7h 51m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €150 and takes 8h 13m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €260 and takes 8h 22m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Istres, France?
You can take a bus from Genoa to Gare Istres via Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles, Pôle d'Echange, and Pem Mtg in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genova Brignole to Istres via Ventimiglia, Nice Ville, and Marseille St Charles in around 8h 13m.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Olbia
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €50–290
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130–230
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Cagliari
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €65–230
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Friday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €65–230
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–80
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Marseille St Charles to Istres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Marseille St Charles to Istres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- 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
Train from Marseille St Charles to Istres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Genoa to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Genoa to Istres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nice Airport 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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