There are 6 ways to get from Marseille to Istres by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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 Marseille Arenc Euroméditerranée to Istrestrain C4
1h 15m€10–20Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Marseille to Istres51.2 km
1h 1m€4–5Line 34 bus, line 25 bus
- Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Pôle d'Echangebus 34
- Take the bus from Pem Mtg to Gare Istresbus 25
2h 3m€9–11Train via Miramas
- Take the train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Miramastrain C7 / ...
1h 17m€16–22Drive 51.4 km
- Drive from Marseille to Istrescar 51.4 km
42 min€10–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Marseille to Istrestaxi 51.4 km
42 min€120–160
Marseille to Istres by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Istres is to rideshare which costs €4 - €5 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Marseille to Istres is to drive which takes 42 min and costs €9 - €15.
No, there is no direct bus from Marseille to Istres. However, there are services departing from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arriving at Gare Istres via Pem Mtg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Marseille Arenc Euroméditerranée and arriving at Istres. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.
The distance between Marseille and Istres is 57 km. The road distance is 51.4 km.
The best way to get from Marseille to Istres without a car is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs €10 - €20.
The train from Marseille Arenc Euroméditerranée to Istres takes 1h 15m including transfers and departs hourly.
Marseille to Istres bus services, operated by Lecar Aix-Marseille, depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles station.
Marseille to Istres train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Marseille Arenc Euroméditerranée station.
The best way to get from Marseille to Istres is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs €10 - €20. Alternatively, you can line 34 bus and line 25 bus, which costs €9 - €12 and takes 2h 3m.
What companies run services between Marseille, France and Istres, France?
Zou! Lignes Express Régionales operates a train from Marseille Arenc Euroméditerranée to Istres hourly. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Gare Istres via Pôle d'Echange and Pem Mtg in around 2h 3m.
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Marseille Arenc Euroméditerranée to Istres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Miramas
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
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 Marseille Arenc Euroméditerranée to Istres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- 0 800 713 137
- Website
- Lecar Aix-Marseille
Bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Pôle d'Echange
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- 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
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- Ouest Étang
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Marseille to Istres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- €120–160
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
Want to know more about travelling around France
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Marseille to Istres bus services, operated by Lecar Aix-Marseille, arrive at Pôle d'Echange station.
Marseille to Istres train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Istres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marseille to Istres is 51 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Marseille to Istres.
Book your Marseille to Istres train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1261+ hotels available in Istres.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Marseille and Istres. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.