The average train between Carcassonne and Istres takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Carcassonne to Istres. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Carcassonne and Istres. The earliest departure is at 1:29 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Carcassonne is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Istres at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Nimes and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Carcassonne to Istres. However, there are services departing from Carcassonne station and arriving at Istres station via Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
Carcassonne to Istres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Carcassonne station.
Carcassonne to Istres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Miramas station.
Book your Carcassonne to Istres train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Zou! Lignes Express Régionales.
The distance between Carcassonne and Istres is 215.8 km. The road distance is 290 km.
You can take a train from Carcassonne to Istres via Nimes and Miramas in around 4h 9m.