There are 6 ways to get from Rouen to Istres by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane
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 Rouen Rive Droite to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Miramastrain Ter
7h 18m€192–288Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 45m€80–129Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rouen to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 742 / ...
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus 710
- Take the train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Istrestrain C4 / ...
16h 2m€92–149Drive 867.3 km
- Drive from Rouen to Istrescar 867.3 km
8h 20m€164–237Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
- Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Paris St Lazaretrain
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane CDG - MRS
6h 7m€143–331Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly
- Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Paris St Lazaretrain
- Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane ORY - MRS
6h€136–339
Rouen to Istres by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rouen to Istres is to bus which costs €80 - €130 and takes 16h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Rouen to Istres is to train and fly which takes 6h and costs €130 - €340.
No, there is no direct bus from Rouen to Istres. However, there are services departing from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop and arriving at Gare Istres via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and Pem Mtg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Rouen to Istres. However, there are services departing from Rouen Rive Droite and arriving at Istres via Marseille St Charles and Miramas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Rouen and Istres is 961 km. The road distance is 867.3 km.
The best way to get from Rouen to Istres without a car is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs €190 - €290.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Rouen to Istres, including transfers.
Rouen to Istres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop station.
Rouen to Istres train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Rouen Rive Droite station.
The best way to get from Rouen to Istres is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs €190 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 16h 45m.
What companies run services between Rouen, France and Istres, France?
You can take a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Istres via Marseille St Charles and Miramas in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Gare Istres via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles, Pôle d'Echange, and Pem Mtg in around 16h 45m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–310
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–300
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €180–270
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Marseille St Charles to Miramas
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Paris St Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Paris St Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Istres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rouen to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Rouen to Istres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Rouen to Istres train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rouen to Istres is 867 km. It takes approximately 8h 20m to drive from Rouen to Istres.
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