What is the cheapest way to get from Pau to Istres?

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Istres is to bus which costs €22 - €55 and takes 10h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pau to Istres?

The fastest way to get from Pau to Istres is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Pau and Istres?

No, there is no direct bus from Pau to Istres. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Gare Istres via Toulouse, Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and Pem Mtg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

How far is it from Pau to Istres?

The distance between Pau and Istres is 604 km. The road distance is 524.4 km.

How do I travel from Pau to Istres without a car?

The best way to get from Pau to Istres without a car is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs €55 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Pau to Istres?

It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Pau to Istres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pau to Istres bus from?

Pau to Istres bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, depart from Pau station.

Train, bus or fly from Pau to Istres?

The best way to get from Pau to Istres is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs €55 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €55 and takes 10h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €230 - €700 and takes 7h 37m.

Where does the Pau to Istres bus arrive?

Pau to Istres bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.

Can I drive from Pau to Istres?

Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Istres is 524 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Pau to Istres.

Where can I stay near Istres?

There are 1255+ hotels available in Istres.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Pau to Istres by train, bus, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter / ...
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Arlestrain Intercités
8h 25m
€56–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pau to Toulouse Matabiaubus
2. Take the bus from Toulouse to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus N718 / ...
10h 55m
€23–54
Drive 524.4 km
1. Drive from Pau to Istrescar 524.4 km
5h 8m
€80–116
Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane PUF - MRS
7h 37m
€232–678
Bus via Montpellier
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus
11h 6m
€28–74
Train to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Pau to Bayonnetrain
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BIQ - MRS
5h 59m
€95–320
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane TLS - MRS
7h 7m
€102–239
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BOD - MRS
7h 35m
€74–221

Pau to Istres by train and bus

14Weekly Services

8h 25mAverage Duration

€56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 603.9 km
Duration: 8h 25m

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

You can take a train from Pau to Les Carmes via Toulouse Matabiau, Arles, Miramas, and Sncf Miramas in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau to Gare Istres via Gare De Toulouse-Matabiau, Toulouse, Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles, Pôle d'Echange, and Pem Mtg in around 10h 55m.

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