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

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Istres is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €55 - €100 and takes 14h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Istres is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs €90 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Istres?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Istres. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Gare Istres via Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and Pem Mtg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Istres?

No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Istres. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Istres via Marne La Vallee Chessy, Marseille St Charles and Miramas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Istres?

The distance between La Rochelle and Istres is 1303 km. The road distance is 773.3 km.

How do I travel from La Rochelle to Istres without a car?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Istres without a car is to train via Lagny-sur-Marne which takes 9h 40m and costs €190 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from La Rochelle to Istres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle to Istres bus from?

La Rochelle to Istres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle to Istres train from?

La Rochelle to Istres train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.

Train, bus or fly from La Rochelle to Istres?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Istres is to train via Lagny-sur-Marne which takes 9h 40m and costs €190 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 13h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €380 and takes 4h 36m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Istres bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Istres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.

Where does the La Rochelle to Istres train arrive?

La Rochelle to Istres train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marne La Vallee Chessy station.

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Istres?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Istres is 773 km. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from La Rochelle to Istres.

How do I get a train ticket from La Rochelle to Istres?

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La Rochelle to Istres - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Lagny-sur-Marne
best
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Miramastrain Ter
9h 40m
€194–446
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1721 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Marseille Airportbus 1628
14h 22m
€56–97
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 50m
€59–104
Drive 773.3 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Istrescar 773.3 km
7h 13m
€120–173
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane NTE - MRS
6h 51m
€83–272
Train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain 591A / ...
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arlestrain Intercités
10h 58m
€117–302
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BOD - MRS
7h 30m
€65–198
Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LRH - MRS
4h 36m
€95–372
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane NTE - MPL
3. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain
4. Take the train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Miramastrain
9h
€76–297

La Rochelle to Istres by train

2Weekly Trains

9h 40mAverage Duration

€194Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,303.2 km
Duration: 9h 40m

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

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Istres via Marne La Vallee Chessy, Marseille St Charles, and Miramas in around 9h 40m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €50–95 and the journey takes 11h 25m.

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