There are 7 ways to get from Geneva to Istres by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train
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 Geneve to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Miramastrain Ter
4h 39m€102–159Bus via Aix-en-Provence
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Aix-en-Provence - Krypton Park & Ridebus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 2m€37–58Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva to Marseillebus FlixBus N882
8h 53m€47–68Drive 394.7 km
- Drive from Geneva to Istrescar 394.7 km
4h 17m€71–103Fly from Geneva International Airport
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane GVA - MRS
4h 4m€96–239Bus, train
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Annecy to Valence Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Valence Ville to Miramastrain Ter
7h 42m€70–142Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LYS - MRS
5h 25m€134–328
Geneva to Istres by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Istres is to bus via Aix-en-Provence which costs €35 - €60 and takes 9h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Istres is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs €95 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Istres. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Gare Istres via Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and Pem Mtg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Istres. However, there are services departing from Geneve and arriving at Istres via Marseille St Charles and Miramas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Geneva and Istres is 539 km. The road distance is 394.7 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Istres without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs €100 - €160.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Geneva to Istres, including transfers.
Geneva to Istres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva to Istres train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Geneve station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Istres is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs €100 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 8h 53m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €240 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Istres, France?
You can take a train from Geneve to Istres via Marseille St Charles and Miramas in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Marseille once daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–230
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Bastia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €85–230
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–260
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Geneve to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €90–140
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Valence Ville to Miramas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Geneva to Istres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Marseille station.
Geneva to Istres train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Istres is 395 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Geneva to Istres.
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