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How to get fromBordeaux to Istresby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane BOD - MRS
    2. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Miramastrain train
    3. Take the train from Miramas to Istrestrain train
    3h 46m
    €60–196

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Marseille Airportbus bus 1628
    11h 37m
    €54–86

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Nimestrain train Intercités
    2. Take the train from Nimes to Miramastrain train Ter
    7h 23m
    €103–226

  4. Bus via Marseille

    1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    11h 13m
    €65–110

  5. Drive 596 km

    1. Drive from Bordeaux to Istrescar car 596 km
    5h 33m
    €92–133

Bordeaux to Istres by train

Calendar96Weekly Trains
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 550.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 46m

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

You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Istres via Nimes and Miramas in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €55–100 and the journey takes 8h 50m.

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