There are 8 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- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane MRS - LRH
4h 1m€123–425Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h€42–80Train via Lagny-sur-Marne
- Take the train from Miramas to Marseille St Charlestrain Ter
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
10h 6m€154–459Drive 772.9 km
- Drive from Istres to La Rochellecar 772.9 km
7h 14m€117–169Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MRS - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
7h€75–247Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MRS - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
7h 26m€61–172Train
- Take the train from Arles to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain 591A / ...
11h 8m€55–126Bus via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from Marseille Airport to Bordeauxbus 1628
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
14h 42m€51–95
Istres to La Rochelle by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istres to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 14h.
The fastest way to get from Istres to La Rochelle is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs €120 - €430.
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.
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 Marne La Vallee Chessy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
The distance between Istres and La Rochelle is 639 km. The road distance is 772.9 km.
The best way to get from Istres to La Rochelle without a car is to train via Lagny-sur-Marne which takes 10h 6m and costs €150 - €460.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Istres to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Istres to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.
Istres to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Miramas station.
The best way to get from Istres to La Rochelle is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs €120 - €430. Alternatively, you can train via Lagny-sur-Marne, which costs €150 - €460 and takes 10h 6m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 14h.
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 Marne La Vallee Chessy in around 10h 6m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €95–320
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–150
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €45–290
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–320
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €45–280
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–120
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–280
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €29–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Miramas to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Marseille St Charles to Marne La Vallee Chessy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €120–270
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €120–180
- Rail 1st Class
- €190–270
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Arles to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Marseille St Charles to Marne La Vallee Chessy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–170
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €75–170
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Marseille Airport to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bordeaux to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Istres to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus Station.
Istres to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istres to La Rochelle is 773 km. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Istres to La Rochelle.
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