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How to get fromLa Rochelle to Istresby plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from La Rochelle to Istres by plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport

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    1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane LRH - MRS
    3h 40m
    €74–314

  2. Bus via Bordeaux

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    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus bus FlixBus N711 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Marseille Airportbus bus 1628
    14h 47m
    €65–111

  3. Train via Tours

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Miramastrain train Ter
    9h 15m
    €198–402

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    13h 48m
    €79–132

  5. Drive 773.3 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Istrescar car 773.3 km
    7h 13m
    €121–175

  6. Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane NTE - MRS
    5h 51m
    €92–292

  7. Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane BOD - MRS
    6h 35m
    €90–257

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Nimestrain train
    3. Take the train from Nimes to Miramastrain train Ter
    11h 11m
    €129–284

La Rochelle to Istres by train

Calendar23Weekly Trains
Duration9h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€198Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 639.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Istres, France?

Ryanair flies from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Istres via St Pierre Des Corps, Nimes Pont Du Gard, and Miramas in around 9h 15m.

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