There are 3 ways to get from Carcassonne to Istres by train (TGV), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Carcassonne to Nimestrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Nimes to Miramastrain Ter
4h 9m€48–114Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Carcassonne to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus 718 / ...
7h 14m€35–55Drive 266.1 km
- Drive from Carcassonne to Istrescar 266.1 km
2h 36m€42–60
Carcassonne to Istres by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carcassonne to Istres is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Carcassonne to Istres is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Carcassonne to Istres. However, there are services departing from Carcassonne and arriving at Gare Istres via Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and Pem Mtg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Carcassonne to Istres. However, there are services departing from Carcassonne and arriving at Istres via Nimes and Miramas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Carcassonne and Istres is 290 km. The road distance is 266.1 km.
The best way to get from Carcassonne to Istres without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €45 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Carcassonne to Istres, including transfers.
Carcassonne to Istres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Carcassonne station.
Carcassonne to Istres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Carcassonne station.
The best way to get from Carcassonne to Istres is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 14m.
What companies run services between Carcassonne, France and Istres, France?
You can take a train from Carcassonne to Istres via Nimes and Miramas in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Carcassonne to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles once daily. Tickets cost €27–45 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Carcassonne to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nimes to Miramas
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Carcassonne to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Nimes to Miramas
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Carcassonne to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Carcassonne to Istres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles station.
Carcassonne to Istres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nimes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carcassonne to Istres is 266 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Carcassonne to Istres.
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