There are 5 ways to get from Sainte-Maxime to Istres by train (TGV), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Gare SNCF
best- Take the train from Les Arcs-Draguignan to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain Sud_Iv15 / ...
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Miramastrain Ter
3h 31m€38–109Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sainte-Maxime to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus N1749
5h 39m€19–30Bus, train
- Take the bus from Sainte-Maxime to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Istrestrain Ter
5h 6m€23–53Drive 167.1 km
- Drive from Sainte-Maxime to Istrescar 167.1 km
1h 52m€26–38Train
- Take the train from Saint-Raphaël-Valescure to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain Sud_Iv15
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Istrestrain Ter
4h 26m€45–116
Sainte-Maxime to Istres by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sainte-Maxime to Istres is to bus which costs €19 - €30 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Sainte-Maxime to Istres is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Sainte-Maxime to Istres. However, there are services departing from Sainte-Maxime and arriving at Gare Istres via Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and Pem Mtg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Sainte-Maxime to Istres. However, there are services departing from Les Arcs-Draguignan and arriving at Istres via Marseille St Charles and Miramas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Sainte-Maxime and Istres is 227 km. The road distance is 167.1 km.
The best way to get from Sainte-Maxime to Istres without a car is to train via Gare SNCF which takes 3h 31m and costs €35 - €110.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Sainte-Maxime to Istres, including transfers.
Sainte-Maxime to Istres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sainte-Maxime station.
Sainte-Maxime to Istres train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Les Arcs-Draguignan station.
The best way to get from Sainte-Maxime to Istres is to train via Gare SNCF which takes 3h 31m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €30 and takes 5h 39m.
What companies run services between Sainte-Maxime, France and Istres, France?
You can take a bus from Théâtre de la Mer to Istres via Gare SNCF, Les Arcs-Draguignan, Marseille-Saint-Charles, Marseille St Charles, and Miramas in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Sainte-Maxime to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles 4 times a week. Tickets cost €12–21 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Les Arcs-Draguignan to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Train from Marseille St Charles to Miramas
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Train from Marseille St Charles to Istres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Train from Saint-Raphaël-Valescure to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Train from Marseille St Charles to Istres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Les Arcs-Draguignan to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Saint-Raphaël-Valescure to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Les Arcs-Draguignan to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Marseille St Charles to Miramas
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Marseille St Charles to Istres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Marseille St Charles to Istres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Sainte-Maxime to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Sainte-Maxime to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Sainte-Maxime to Istres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles station.
Sainte-Maxime to Istres train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Marseille-Saint-Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sainte-Maxime to Istres is 167 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Sainte-Maxime to Istres.
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