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

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There are 6 ways to get from Lyon to Istres by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Miramastrain train Ter
    4h 8m
    €21–80

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lyon to Avignonbus bus FlixBus N1135 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Avignon to Salon-de-Provencebus bus N789
    6h 22m
    €18–34

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Avignonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Avignon Centre to Miramastrain train Ter
    6h 7m
    €31–39

  4. Drive 282.6 km

    1. Drive from Lyon to Istrescar car 282.6 km
    2h 52m
    €43–62

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane LYS - MRS
    2. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Miramastrain train
    3. Take the train from Miramas to Istrestrain train
    4h 31m
    €100–220

  6. Train via Avignon

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgvtrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Avignon Centre to Miramastrain train Ter
    4h 14m
    €57–89

Lyon to Istres by train and bus

Calendar23Weekly Services
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€21Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Istres, France?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Miramas 3 times a day. Tickets cost €21–55 and the journey takes 3h 11m. TGV inOui also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Les Carmes via Avignon and Gare Routière Salon in around 6h 22m.

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