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How to get fromGenoa to Istresby bus, train, train (Trenitalia), car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Genoa to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus bus N482 / ...
    2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Istrestrain train Ter
    8h 8m
    €46–71

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Genoa to Marseillebus bus FlixBus N728 / ...
    8h 25m
    €37–62

  3. Train via Miramas

    1. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain train
    3. Take the train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Miramastrain train C7 / ...
    8h 12m
    €93–142

  4. Drive  416.8 km

    1. Drive from Genoa to Istrescar car 416.8 km
    4h 25m
    €68–98

  5. Fly

    1. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane GOA - MRS
    8h 20m
    €104–268

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Ventimigliatrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain train
    3. Take the train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Istrestrain train C4
    9h 16m
    €95–141

Genoa to Istres by bus and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration8h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 464.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Istres, France?

You can take a train from Genova P.Za Principe to Istres via Ventimiglia, Nice-Ville, Marseille Saint-Charles, and Miramas in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, and four other airlines fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) twice daily.

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