The average train between Genoa and Istres takes 10h 39m and the fastest train takes 7h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Genoa 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 every 4 hours between Genoa and Istres. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Genoa is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Istres at 12:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Ventimiglia and take an average of 10h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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8h 51m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Genoa to Istres? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Istres. However, there are services departing from Genoa station and arriving at Istres station via Ventimiglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.
Genoa to Istres train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova P.Za Principe station.
Genoa to Istres train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Miramas station.
Book your Genoa to Istres train tickets online with Trenitalia Intercity, Zou! Lignes Express Régionales and 3 other operators.
The distance between Genoa and Istres is 331.8 km. The road distance is 463 km.
You can take a train from Genova P.Za Principe to Istres via Ventimiglia, Nice-Saint-Augustin, Marseille Saint-Charles, and Miramas in around 7h 59m.