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How to get fromCarcassonne to Istresby train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Carcassonne to Istres by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Train via Nîmes

    best
    1. Take the train from Carcassonne to Nimestrain train Intercités / ...
    2. Take the train from Nimes to Miramastrain train Ter
    4h 4m
    €56–90

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carcassonne to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus bus 718
    7h 5m
    €37–53

  3. Drive  266.1 km

    1. Drive from Carcassonne to Istrescar car 266.1 km
    2h 36m
    €49–71

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain train
    2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane TLS - MRS
    4h 48m
    €95–262

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Carcassonne to Narbonnetrain train Ter / ...
    2. Take the train from Narbonne to Miramastrain train Ter
    5h 10m
    €53–94

Carcassonne to Istres by train

Calendar98Weekly Trains
Duration4h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 4m

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 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Carcassonne to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles 4 times a week. Tickets cost €28–45 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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