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How to get fromLa Rochelle to Istresby plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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

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  1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport

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    1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane LRH - MRS
    3h 40m
    €74–318

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    13h 48m
    €68–109

  3. Train via Tours

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Miramastrain train Ter
    9h 19m
    €210–367

  4. Drive  773.3 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Istrescar car 773.3 km
    7h 13m
    €124–179

  5. Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane NTE - MRS
    5h 57m
    €90–291

  6. Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane BOD - MRS
    6h 45m
    €84–245

  7. Train to Tours Val De Loire Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train
    2. Fly from Tours Val De Loire Airport (TUF) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane TUF - MRS
    5h 15m
    €131–476

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Nimestrain train
    3. Take the train from Nimes to Miramastrain train Ter
    11h 28m
    €143–254

  9. Bus via Bordeaux

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus bus FlixBus N711 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Marseille Airportbus bus 1628
    14h 47m
    €72–113

La Rochelle to Istres by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration9h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€210Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 639.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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

Ryanair flies from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Istres via St Pierre Des Corps, Nimes Pont Du Gard, and Miramas in around 9h 19m.

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