There are 4 ways to get from Carcassonne to Istres by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane
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 8m€49–91Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Carcassonne to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus 718 / ...
7h 8m€35–50Drive 266.1 km
- Drive from Carcassonne to Istrescar 266.1 km
2h 36m€43–62Train, fly
- Take the train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane TLS - MRS
4h 37m€85–262
Carcassonne to Istres by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carcassonne to Istres is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Carcassonne to Istres is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs €40 - €65.
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 8m.
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 8m.
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 8m and costs €45 - €95.
It takes approximately 4h 8m 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 8m and costs €45 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 8m.
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 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Carcassonne to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles 6 times a week. Tickets cost €25–40 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €550–850
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 Carcassonne to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nimes to Miramas
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Carcassonne to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
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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