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There are 5 ways to get from Nice to Istres by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Miramas

    best
    1. Take the train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain train Sud_Iv15
    2. Take the train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Miramastrain train C7 / ...
    4h 3m
    €73–96

  2. Bus, line 34 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Pôle d'Echangebus bus 34
    5h 19m
    €24–38

  3. Drive  221.2 km

    1. Drive from Nice to Istrescar car 221.2 km
    2h 24m
    €41–59

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain train Sud_Iv15
    2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Istrestrain train Ter
    4h 28m
    €69–92

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus bus 404 / ...
    2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Istrestrain train Ter
    5h 25m
    €28–44

Nice to Istres by train

Calendar104Weekly Trains
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 286.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Istres via Marseille Saint-Charles and Miramas in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jardin d'Arménie to Gare Istres via Aéroport / Promenade, Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles, Pôle d'Echange, and Pem Mtg in around 5h 19m.

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