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How to get fromIstres to La Rochelleby plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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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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  1. Fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport

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    1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane plane MRS - LRH
    3h 49m
    €76–305

  2. Bus via Bordeaux

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    1. Take the bus from Marseille Airport to Bordeauxbus bus 1628
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus bus FlixBus N711 / ...
    15h 7m
    €65–111

  3. Train via Tours

    1. Take the train from Miramas to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain train Tgv
    10h 9m
    €196–405

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    13h 59m
    €78–141

  5. Drive 775.1 km

    1. Drive from Istres to La Rochellecar car 775.1 km
    7h 11m
    €121–174

  6. Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane MRS - NTE
    2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    6h 36m
    €93–295

  7. Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane MRS - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    7h 7m
    €86–260

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Miramas to Nimestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Nimes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain train Ter
    11h 20m
    €127–286

Istres to La Rochelle by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration10h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€196Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 639 km
  • Duration: 3h 49m

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, Nimes Pont Du Gard, and St Pierre Des Corps in around 10h 9m.

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