There are 8 ways to get from Milan to Istres by train, plane, train (Trenitalia, TGV, Renfe), bus, car, or train (Trenitalia, TGV)
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Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane MXP - MRS
5h 2m€67–212Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 3m€43–66Train via Lyon
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nimestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nimes to Miramastrain Ter
8h 47m€96–182Drive 538.6 km
- Drive from Milan to Istrescar 538.6 km
5h 33m€87–126Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
- Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BGY - MRS
5h 9m€58–240Fly from Milan Linate Airport
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LIN - MRS
6h 50m€100–239Train
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ventimigliatrain Ic
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Istrestrain Ter
9h 41m€89–168Bus, train
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus 798 / ...
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Istrestrain Ter
10h 6m€55–88
Milan to Istres by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Istres is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Milan to Istres is to train and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs €65 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Milan to Istres. However, there are services departing from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arriving at Gare Istres via Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and Pem Mtg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Milan to Istres. However, there are services departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Istres via Lyon Part Dieu, Nimes and Miramas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
The distance between Milan and Istres is 460 km. The road distance is 538.6 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Istres without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 8h 47m and costs €95 - €190.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Milan to Istres, including transfers.
Milan to Istres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Milan to Istres train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan to Istres is to train via Lyon which takes 8h 47m and costs €95 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 3m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €240 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Istres, France?
You can take a train from Milano Centrale to Istres via Lyon Part Dieu, Nimes, and Miramas in around 8h 47m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 7h 40m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Il Caravaggio International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–190
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €95–210
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Milan to Istres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.
Milan to Istres train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Istres is 539 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Milan to Istres.
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