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 via Bordeaux which costs €50 - €100 and takes 14h 52m.

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 €100 - €390.

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 1m.

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 10h 6m.

How far is it from Istres to La Rochelle?

The distance between Istres and La Rochelle is 639 km. The road distance is 772.9 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 10h 6m and costs €130 - €450.

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 €100 - €390. Alternatively, you can train via Lagny-sur-Marne, which costs €130 - €450 and takes 10h 6m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 14h 1m.

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 773 km. It takes approximately 7h 14m 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?

There are 2619+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Istres to La Rochelle by plane, train (TGV, Trenitalia), 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
€107–386
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marseille Airport to Bordeauxbus 1628
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus N746 / ...
14h 52m
€52–98
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
10h 6m
€130–443
Bus
1. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 1m
€57–85
Drive 772.9 km
1. Drive from Istres to La Rochellecar 772.9 km
7h 14m
€120–173
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
6h 55m
€89–273
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 26m
€69–208
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 8m
€136–330

Istres to La Rochelle by train

2Weekly Trains

10h 6mAverage Duration

€130Cheapest Price

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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 Marne La Vallee Chessy in around 10h 6m.

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