There are 6 ways to get from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Istres by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Miramastrain Ter
- Take the train from Miramas to Istrestrain Ter
58 min€6–21Line 38 bus, line 25 bus
- Take the bus from Aéroport Marseille Provence to Pôle d'Echangebus 38
- Take the bus from Pem Mtg to Gare Istresbus 25
2h 8mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Marseille-MRS to Istres35.6 km
34 minDrive 35.6 km
- Drive from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Istrescar 35.6 km
34 min€6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Istrestaxi 35.6 km
34 min€70–90Train, line 1 bus
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Miramastrain Ter
- Take the bus from Sncf Miramas to Les Carmesbus 01 Bis / ...
1h 8m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Istres is to drive which costs €5 - €8 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Istres is to drive which takes 34 min and costs €5 - €8.
No, there is no direct bus from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Istres. However, there are services departing from Aéroport Marseille Provence and arriving at Gare Istres via Pem Mtg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Istres. However, there are services departing from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille and arriving at Istres via Miramas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
The distance between Marseille Airport (MRS) and Istres is 44 km. The road distance is 35.6 km.
The best way to get from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Istres without a car is to train which takes 58 min and costs €6 - €22.
It takes approximately 58 min to get from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Istres, including transfers.
Marseille Airport (MRS) to Istres bus services, operated by Lecar Aix-Marseille, depart from Aéroport Marseille Provence station.
Marseille Airport (MRS) to Istres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille station.
The best way to get from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Istres is to train which takes 58 min and costs €6 - €22. Alternatively, you can line 38 bus and line 25 bus, which costs and takes 2h 8m.
What companies run services between Marseille Airport (MRS), France and Istres, France?
You can take a bus from Gare Routière Aé to Istres via Gare Vamp Quai 2, Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille, and Miramas in around 58 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aéroport Marseille Provence to Gare Istres via Pôle d'Echange and Pem Mtg in around 2h 8m.
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 Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Miramas
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Miramas to Istres
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €1–4
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Miramas
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Miramas
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Miramas to Istres
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–6
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Miramas
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- 0 800 713 137
- Website
- Lecar Aix-Marseille
Bus from Aéroport Marseille Provence to Pôle d'Echange
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- Lecar Aix-Marseille
- Phone
- +33 4 91 99 99 00
- Website
- Ouest Étang
Bus from Pem Mtg to Gare Istres
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Ouest Étang
Bus from Sncf Miramas to Les Carmes
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Ouest Étang
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Marseille-MRS to Istres
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- €70–90
Taxi Durand
- Phone
- +33 6 70 20 82 15
Taxigentry
- Phone
- +33 6 68 25 13 87
Taxi Marseillais
- Phone
- +33 6 26 09 53 69
- Website
- taximarseillais.fr
Taxi Radio Marseille
- Phone
- +33 4 91 02 20 20
- Website
- taximarseille.com
Taxi Sud Transport taxi Marseille
- Phone
- +33 6 04 51 15 69
- Website
- taxisud.fr
Taxi VTC Marseille
- Phone
- +33 7 69 63 48 14
- Website
- taxivtcmarseille.com
A&N Transport Prestige
- Phone
- +33 4 42 05 34 00
- Website
- antransportprestige.com
Taxi Anthony
- Phone
- +33 6 22 92 23 35
- Website
- taxi-anthony.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Marseille Airport (MRS) to Istres bus services, operated by Lecar Aix-Marseille, arrive at Pôle d'Echange station.
Marseille Airport (MRS) to Istres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Miramas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marseille Airport (MRS) to Istres is 36 km. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Istres.
There are 1479+ hotels available in Istres.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Marseille Airport (MRS) and Istres. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.