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

The cheapest way to get from Istres to Albi is to train and bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istres to Albi is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Istres and Albi?

No, there is no direct bus from Istres to Albi. However, there are services departing from Gare Istres and arriving at Albi Ville via Pôle d'Echange, Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station, Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Istres and Albi?

No, there is no direct train from Istres to Albi. However, there are services departing from Istres and arriving at Albi Ville via Miramas, Arles and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Istres to Albi?

The distance between Istres and Albi is 455 km. The road distance is 300.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Istres to Albi without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs €80 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Istres to Albi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istres to Albi bus from?

Istres to Albi bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Istres to Albi train from?

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

Train or bus from Istres to Albi?

The best way to get from Istres to Albi is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs €80 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 10h 29m.

Where does the Istres to Albi bus arrive?

Istres to Albi bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station.

Where does the Istres to Albi train arrive?

Istres to Albi train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.

Can I drive from Istres to Albi?

Yes, the driving distance between Istres to Albi is 300 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Istres to Albi.

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

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

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

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
1. Take the train from Arles to Toulouse Matabiautrain Intercités
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain Ter
6h 45m
€81–138
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Miramas to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain K9
2. Take the bus from MONTPELLIER - Gare St Roch to SAINT-AFFRIQUE - Gare Routièrebus 234
3. Take the bus from SAINT-AFFRIQUE - Gare Routière to ALBI - LIBEA Rascolbus 720
8h 32m
€34–62
Drive 300.3 km
1. Drive from Istres to Albicar 300.3 km
3h 57m
€49–70
Fly, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane MRS - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain
5h 21m
€83–267
Train via Montpellier
1. Take the train from Miramas to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain K9
2. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain Ter
7h 47m
€81–143
Bus
1. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villebus
10h 29m
€53–84

Istres to Albi by train

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6h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 455 km
Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Istres, France and Albi, France?

You can take a train from Istres to Albi Ville via Miramas, Arles, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare Istres to Albi Ville via Pem Mtg, Pôle d'Echange, Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station, Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 10h 29m.

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