There are 6 ways to get from Genoa to Istres by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train via Miramas
best- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain Ic
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Miramastrain Ter
7h 24m€74–143Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Genoa to Nice Airportbus FlixBus N758 / ...
- Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 59m€37–57Drive 416.8 km
- Drive from Genoa to Istrescar 416.8 km
4h 25m€68–98Fly
- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane GOA - MRS
8h 20m€99–258Train
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Ventimigliatrain Re
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Istrestrain Ter
8h 14m€74–142Bus, train
- Take the bus from Genoa to Marseillebus FlixBus 728 / ...
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Istrestrain Ter
8h 16m€43–70
Genoa to Istres by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Istres is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Istres is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Istres. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Gare Istres via Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and Pem Mtg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Istres. However, there are services departing from Genova P.Za Principe and arriving at Istres via Ventimiglia, Nice Ville, Marseille St Charles and Miramas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between Genoa and Istres is 462 km. The road distance is 416.8 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Istres without a car is to train via Miramas which takes 7h 24m and costs €70 - €150.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Genoa to Istres, including transfers.
Genoa to Istres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Istres train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova P.Za Principe station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Istres is to train via Miramas which takes 7h 24m and costs €70 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 59m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €260 and takes 8h 20m.
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 St Charles, and Miramas in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genoa to Gare Istres via Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles, Pôle d'Echange, and Pem Mtg in around 7h 59m.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Olbia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €50–290
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130–230
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Genoa to Istres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nice Airport station.
Genoa to Istres train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Ventimiglia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Istres is 417 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Genoa to Istres.
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