There are 6 ways to get from Istres to Valencia by plane, train (Renfe), train, bus, 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.
Fly to Valencia Airport
best- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane MRS - VLC
4h 38m€68–232Train
- Take the train from Istres to Marseille St Charlestrain Ter
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Estació del Nordtrain Eur / ...
10h 31m€120–186Train, bus
- Take the train from Istres to Marseille St Charlestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Estació d'Autobusos de Valènciabus
15h 24m€85–141Drive 796.9 km
- Drive from Istres to Valenciacar 796.9 km
7h 39m€129–186Fly to Alicante-Elche Airport, train
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane MRS - ALC
- Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nordtrain
7h 45m€72–237Bus
- Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Estació d'Autobusos de Valènciabus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 33m€68–111
Istres to Valencia by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istres to Valencia is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 15h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Istres to Valencia is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs €65 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Istres to Valencia. However, there are services departing from Gare Istres and arriving at Estació d'Autobusos de València via Pôle d'Echange and Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Istres to Valencia. However, there are services departing from Istres and arriving at Estació del Nord via Marseille St Charles and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
The distance between Istres and Valencia is 700 km. The road distance is 796.9 km.
The best way to get from Istres to Valencia without a car is to train which takes 10h 31m and costs €120 - €190.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Istres to Valencia, including transfers.
Istres to Valencia bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.
Istres to Valencia train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Istres station.
The best way to get from Istres to Valencia is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs €65 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €190 and takes 10h 31m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 15h 33m.
What companies run services between Istres, France and Valencia, Spain?
Ryanair flies from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Valencia Airport (VLC) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Istres to Estació del Nord via Marseille St Charles and Barcelona-Sants in around 10h 31m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Valencia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €50–190
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Valencia Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €50–190
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Istres to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Istres to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Estació d'Autobusos de València
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
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Booking & Getting There
Istres to Valencia bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Estació d'Autobusos de València station.
Istres to Valencia train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istres to Valencia is 797 km. It takes approximately 7h 39m to drive from Istres to Valencia.
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