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

The cheapest way to get from Istres to La Rochelle is to train and bus which costs €65 - €140 and takes 14h 32m.

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 3h 51m and costs €70 - €300.

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 Girondins and Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 59m.

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 Marne La Vallee Chessy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.

How far is it from Istres to La Rochelle?

The distance between Istres and La Rochelle is 639 km. The road distance is 775.1 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 Lagny-sur-Marne which takes 9h 31m and costs €230 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m 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 3h 51m and costs €70 - €300. Alternatively, you can train via Lagny-sur-Marne, which costs €230 - €460 and takes 9h 31m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 13h 59m.

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 775 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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Istres to La Rochelle - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Istres to La Rochelle by plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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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
3h 51m
€72–291
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Miramas to Nimestrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Nîmes to Bordeauxbus 718
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus 701
14h 32m
€68–137
Train via Lagny-sur-Marne
1. Take the train from Miramas to Marseille St Charlestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
9h 31m
€230–451
Bus
1. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 59m
€77–139
Drive 775.1 km
1. Drive from Istres to La Rochellecar 775.1 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 Rochelle Villetrain
6h 37m
€92–283
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 St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
6h 47m
€89–248
Train
1. Take the train from Miramas to Nimestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Nimes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
11h 2m
€132–291

Istres to La Rochelle by train

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Distance: 639 km
Duration: 3h 51m

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) 4 times 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 9h 31m.

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