What is the cheapest way to get from Geneva to Istres?

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Istres is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 9h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Geneva to Istres?

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Istres is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Istres?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Istres. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Gare Istres via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and Pem Mtg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Istres?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Istres. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Istres via Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, Avignon Tgv, Avignon Centre and Miramas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Geneva to Istres?

The distance between Geneva and Istres is 466 km. The road distance is 394.7 km.

How do I travel from Geneva to Istres without a car?

The best way to get from Geneva to Istres without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs €70 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Geneva to Istres?

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Geneva to Istres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Istres bus from?

Geneva to Istres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Istres train from?

Geneva to Istres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bellegarde station.

Train, bus or fly from Geneva to Istres?

The best way to get from Geneva to Istres is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs €70 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 9h 44m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €240 and takes 4h 29m.

Where does the Geneva to Istres bus arrive?

Geneva to Istres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Geneva to Istres train arrive?

Geneva to Istres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Istres?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Istres is 395 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Geneva to Istres.

How do I get a train ticket from Geneva to Istres?

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Where can I stay near Istres?

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Geneva to Istres - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Istres by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Avignon Centre to Miramastrain C7 / ...
6h 47m
€74–159
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 44m
€43–77
Drive 394.7 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Istrescar 394.7 km
4h 17m
€72–103
Fly
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane GVA - MRS
4h 29m
€100–233
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Gare Routierebus 272
2. Take the train from Annecy to Valence Villetrain K21
3. Take the train from Valence Ville to Miramastrain K14 / ...
9h 4m
€93–161
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus 7739
9h 50m
€49–71

Geneva to Istres by train

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Distance: 466.2 km
Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Istres, France?

You can take a train from Genève to Istres via Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, Avignon Tgv, Avignon Centre, and Miramas in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Gare Istres via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles, Pôle d'Echange, and Pem Mtg in around 9h 44m.

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