What is the cheapest way to get from Istres to La Rochelle?

The cheapest way to get from Istres to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €35 - €120 and takes 14h.

What is the fastest way to get from Istres to La Rochelle?

The fastest way to get from Istres to La Rochelle is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs €110 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Istres and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Istres to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Gare Istres and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Pôle d'Echange and Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.

Is there a direct train between Istres and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Istres to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Istres and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Miramas, Marseille St Charles and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

How far is it from Istres to La Rochelle?

The distance between Istres and La Rochelle is 639 km. The road distance is 771.7 km.

How do I travel from Istres to La Rochelle without a car?

The best way to get from Istres to La Rochelle without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 24m and costs €110 - €320.

How long does it take to get from Istres to La Rochelle?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Istres to La Rochelle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istres to La Rochelle bus from?

Istres to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Istres to La Rochelle train from?

Istres to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Miramas station.

Train, bus or fly from Istres to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Istres to La Rochelle is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs €110 - €410. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €110 - €320 and takes 9h 24m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €120 and takes 14h.

Where does the Istres to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Istres to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus Station.

Where does the Istres to La Rochelle train arrive?

Istres to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Marseille St Charles station.

Can I drive from Istres to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Istres to La Rochelle is 772 km. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Istres to La Rochelle.

How do I get a train ticket from Istres to La Rochelle?

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

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Istres to La Rochelle - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Istres to La Rochelle by plane, train (TGV), bus, car, 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.

Fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
best
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane MRS - LRH
4h 1m
€110–405
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h
€37–120
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Miramas to Marseille St Charlestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
9h 24m
€114–319
Drive 771.7 km
1. Drive from Istres to La Rochellecar 771.7 km
7h 11m
€119–172
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MRS - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
7h
€82–262
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MRS - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
7h 28m
€63–182
Fly to Tours Val De Loire Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Tours Val De Loire Airport (TUF)plane MRS - TUF
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain
6h 43m
€141–730
Train
1. Take the train from Arles to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain 591A / ...
11h 10m
€56–141
Bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Marseille Airport to Bordeauxbus 1628
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
14h 42m
€51–120

Istres to La Rochelle by train

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9h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 639 km
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Istres, France and La Rochelle, France?

Ryanair flies from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Istres to La Rochelle Ville via Miramas, Marseille St Charles, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 24m.

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