There are 4 ways to get from Istres to Montpellier by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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 Miramas to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Ter
2h 25m€23–70Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Istres to Montpellier119.4 km
1h 44m€7–11Bus
- Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 29m€22–36Drive 119.4 km
- Drive from Istres to Montpelliercar 119.4 km
1h 24m€19–27
Istres to Montpellier by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istres to Montpellier is to rideshare which costs €7 - €11 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Istres to Montpellier is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs €18 - €27.
No, there is no direct bus from Istres to Montpellier station. However, there are services departing from Gare Istres and arriving at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station via Girondins and Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Istres to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Istres and arriving at Montpellier Saint-Roch via Miramas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Istres and Montpellier is 134 km. The road distance is 119.4 km.
The best way to get from Istres to Montpellier without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €22 - €75.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Istres to Montpellier, including transfers.
Istres to Montpellier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.
Istres to Montpellier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Miramas station.
The best way to get from Istres to Montpellier is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €22 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 4h 29m.
What companies run services between Istres, France and Montpellier, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Miramas to Montpellier Saint-Roch every 3 hours. Tickets cost €21–45 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Zou! Lignes Express Régionales also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €15–27 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Miramas to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Miramas to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Istres to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Istres to Montpellier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station.
Istres to Montpellier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istres to Montpellier is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Istres to Montpellier.
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