There are 5 ways to get from Bordeaux to Istres by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BOD - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Miramastrain
- Take the train from Miramas to Istrestrain
3h 58m€54–195Train
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Nimestrain Intercités
- Take the train from Nîmes Centre to Miramastrain K9
7h 38m€100–219Bus via Marseille
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 13m€64–104Drive 596 km
- Drive from Bordeaux to Istrescar 596 km
5h 33m€93–135Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Marseille Airportbus 1628
11h 37m€57–90
Bordeaux to Istres by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Istres is to bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 11h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Istres is to fly and train which takes 3h 58m and costs €50 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Bordeaux to Istres. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and arriving at Gare Istres via Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and Pem Mtg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux to Istres. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux St Jean and arriving at Istres via Nîmes Centre and Miramas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
The distance between Bordeaux and Istres is 551 km. The road distance is 596 km.
The best way to get from Bordeaux to Istres without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs €100 - €220.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Bordeaux to Istres, including transfers.
Bordeaux to Istres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
Bordeaux to Istres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.
The best way to get from Bordeaux to Istres is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs €100 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus via Marseille, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 11h 13m.
What companies run services between Bordeaux, France and Istres, France?
You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Istres via Nîmes Centre and Miramas in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €50–95 and the journey takes 8h 50m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Miramas
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–10
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Miramas to Istres
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €1–4
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–180
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nîmes Centre to Miramas
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Bordeaux to Istres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.
Bordeaux to Istres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nimes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux to Istres is 596 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Bordeaux to Istres.
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