The average train between Marseille and Istres takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 54 min. There is a train service every few hours from Marseille 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 2 hours between Marseille and Istres. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Marseille is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Istres at 6:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Marseille to Istres. However, there are services departing from Marseille St Charles station and arriving at Miramas station via Miramas station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
Marseille to Istres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Marseille St Charles station.
Marseille to Istres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Miramas station.
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The distance between Marseille and Istres is 39.9 km. The road distance is 51 km.
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Marseille St Charles to Miramas every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €9–16 and the journey takes 40 min. Zou! Lignes Express Régionales also services this route every 30 minutes.