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Train timetable info Paris-Istres

Travel by train from Paris to Istres. 9 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Paris at 6h 03m and the last at 14h 42m, allowing you to cover the 743 km distance in as little as 5h 05m.

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How much does a train ticket from Paris to Istres cost?

Get the best fares by booking your train ticket in advance. Get tickets at the lowest prices by adjusting the day and time of your departure. Keep an eye on the best offers by adding an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Paris to Istres take?

The Paris to Istres journey lasts approximately 5h 56m.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Paris to Istres?

When taking the fastest train, you can travel from Paris to Istres in 5h 05m.

How many trains run from Paris to Istres each day?

Depending on your needs, you can choose one of the 9 trains that run on the Paris to Istres route daily.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Paris and Istres?

It is possible to travel between Paris and Istres on Connecting train(s).

What is the distance between Paris and Istres by train?

The rail connection between Paris and Istres is approximately 743 km.

What time is the first train from Paris to Istres?

Want to arrive early? Take the first Paris to Istres train at 6h 03m.

What time is the last train from Paris to Istres?

The last Paris to Istres train leaves the platform at 14h 42m.

To leave Paris, which station(s) can I depart from?

The trains listed on this page depart from: PARIS - GARE DE LYON - HALL 1 & 2.

At Istres, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains shown on this page arrive at: ISTRES.

Which train companies operate trains from Paris to Istres?

Journeys from Paris to Istres are operated by OUIGO, TER, TGV INOUI, TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI Spain.

What services are offered on board?

If you travel on an OUIGO train, feel free to bring your pet. Good news: OUIGO offers a fixed fare of 10 euros for all animals, regardless of their weight. If your pet weighs less than 6 kg, it must be transported in a container no larger than 55 x 35 x 25 cm. If your pet weighs more than 6 kg, it must be on a lead and wear a muzzle.

If you make this journey on TGV INOUI, you can travel with your bike for just 10 euros. Select this option when booking. Your bike must be stored in a dedicated space on the train.

With friends, colleagues, or family, take advantage of the HI FIVE offer to travel at a reduced price on TGV Lyria trains. The more of you there are, the better the fare!

Want to travel with your young children on TGV INOUI Spain? Specially designed for passengers with young children, the nursery area on TGV INOUI Spain provides a changing table. Bottles can also be warmed in the bar carriage.

Cyclists are welcome on our TER trains! Travel for free with your bike on most TER services, subject to space availability. Certain bike reservation rules apply in some regions and at specific times or on certain days.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Paris to Istres?

The price of a Paris – Istres train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Paris to Istres thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Paris to Istres.

Price of a Paris – Istres Train Ticket

On the SNCF Connect website and app, you can find various subscriptions, discount cards and special fares to get a cheap train ticket from Paris to Istres: SNCF cards and subscriptions, (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions, TER subscription), Prem's tickets, Interrail Pass, and more.
Depending on the rail operator, you can choose a different class to travel from Paris to Istres at the lowest fare.

Promotional Fare for Paris – Istres

Looking for a promotion on your train ticket from Paris to Istres? Keep an eye out all year round. The latest deals and flash sales are listed on our dedicated SNCF Connect Promotions page. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter in your customer account to stay informed about upcoming offers and enjoy our low prices. If you have the app, remember to enable notifications, as well.

Last-minute Paris – Istres Train

The best way to pay less for your Paris to Istres train ticket is to book it in advance, for example during sales events. Train tickets are usually released for sale several months ahead. If you are unsure about your travel dates, depending on your route and the rail operator, you can select the option to hold the fare you have found for a set period. Even for a last-minute ticket from Paris to Istres, find the lowest price using our train ticket search tool, which displays fares for the next five to seven days at a glance.

Direct train from Paris to Istres and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Istres on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.

Companies serving Paris - Istres

If you're travelling from Paris to Istres, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

OUIGO

Enjoy low-cost travel from Paris to Istres with OUIGO Grande Vitesse. OUIGO Grande Vitesse trains are low-cost TGVs that travel at speeds of over 300 km/h. To get the best OUIGO prices, book your ticket from Paris to Istres in advance!

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Classes of rail companies serving Paris - Istres

To travel from Paris to Istres, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

OUIGO

OUIGO are low-cost high-speed trains that will whisk you from Paris to Istres. There is one class of travel, but you can choose from two different offers.

OUIGO ESSENTIEL

  • Choose and reserve your seat (for a fee)
  • 1 piece of carry-on luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
  • Other services are available for an extra cost.

OUIGO PLUS for just €9 more (free for children under 12)

  • Choose and reserve your seat
  • 1 piece of carry-on luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
  • A piece of additional or XL luggage
  • OUIFUN (Wi-Fi pack and entertainment portal)
  • Other services are available for an extra cost.

All on-board services provided by companies operating Paris - Istres

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Paris to Istres route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

OUIGO

  • Exchange your tickets

    You can now change your travel dates, times, or routes directly from the "Tickets" section. If you’ve selected any additional options, they will be retained during the exchange.

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  • Children’s tickets at a fixed rate

    Children under 12 travel for €8 on OUIGO Grande Vitesse trains and for €5 on OUIGO Train Classique.

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  • Pet

    The pet fare for your OUIGO journeys is €10, whether your pet weighs more or less than 6 kg.

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  • Luggage

    Got an extra or oversized bag? Add the Baggage Option for just €5 when purchasing your ticket.

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  • Text message

    Take the SMS option for only €1 and you'll be informed of any disturbance during your trip

  • Seat with electric socket

    Stay connected ! For only 2€ more you enjoy a seat with an electric socket

  • Quiet place

    For €5 extra, you can reserve a seat in an quiet, adults only area with an electric socket

  • Stroller

    Remember to check the option with the purchase of your ticket and travel without any hassle with your young children

Train timetables Paris-Istres Saturday 23 May 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
6h 03m 12h 14m 6h 11m OUIGO, TER
Booking
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    OUIGO 7829
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • 1h25
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TER 79724
  • Arenc Euromediterranee
  • L'estaque
  • Niolon
  • La Redonne Ensues
  • Carry-Le-Rouet
  • Sausset-Les-Pins
  • La Couronne Carro
  • Martigues
  • Croix Sainte
  • Port-De-Bouc
  • Fos-Sur-Mer
  • Rassuen
  • Istres
7h 38m 12h 49m 5h 11m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 6103
  • Avignon Tgv
  • 23 min
  • Avignon Tgv
    TER 79633
  • Avignon Centre
  • Montfavet
  • Morieres-Les-Avignon
  • Saint-Saturnin-Les-Avignon
  • Gadagne
  • Le Thor
  • L'isle-Sur-La-Sorgue - Fontaine-De-Vaucluse
  • Cavaillon
  • Orgon
  • Senas
  • Lamanon
  • Salon
  • Miramas
  • 33 min
  • Miramas
    TER 79735
  • Istres
7h 38m 14h 18m 6h 40m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 6103
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • 1h50
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TER 79732
  • Arenc Euromediterranee
  • L'estaque
  • Niolon
  • La Redonne Ensues
  • Carry-Le-Rouet
  • Sausset-Les-Pins
  • La Couronne Carro
  • Martigues
  • Croix Sainte
  • Port-De-Bouc
  • Fos-Sur-Mer
  • Rassuen
  • Istres
7h 52m 14h 18m 6h 26m TGV INOUI, TGV Lyria, TER
Booking
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 6681
  • Le Creusot - Montceau-Les-Mines - Montchanin Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • 34 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV Lyria 9756
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • 41 min
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TER 79732
  • Arenc Euromediterranee
  • L'estaque
  • Niolon
  • La Redonne Ensues
  • Carry-Le-Rouet
  • Sausset-Les-Pins
  • La Couronne Carro
  • Martigues
  • Croix Sainte
  • Port-De-Bouc
  • Fos-Sur-Mer
  • Rassuen
  • Istres
10h 38m 15h 43m 5h 05m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 6109
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • 22 min
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TER 79736
  • Arenc Euromediterranee
  • L'estaque
  • Niolon
  • La Redonne Ensues
  • Carry-Le-Rouet
  • Sausset-Les-Pins
  • La Couronne Carro
  • Martigues
  • Croix Sainte
  • Port-De-Bouc
  • Fos-Sur-Mer
  • Rassuen
  • Istres
11h 37m 16h 49m 5h 12m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 6111
  • Avignon Tgv
  • 23 min
  • Avignon Tgv
    TER 79649
  • Avignon Centre
  • Montfavet
  • Morieres-Les-Avignon
  • Saint-Saturnin-Les-Avignon
  • Gadagne
  • Le Thor
  • L'isle-Sur-La-Sorgue - Fontaine-De-Vaucluse
  • Cavaillon
  • Orgon
  • Senas
  • Lamanon
  • Salon
  • Miramas
  • 32 min
  • Miramas
    TER 79751
  • Istres
12h 11m 18h 49m 6h 38m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 6193
  • Lyon Saint-Exupery Tgv
  • Valence Ville
  • Montelimar
  • Orange
  • Avignon Centre
  • Arles
  • Miramas
  • 2h01
  • Miramas
    TER 79759
  • Istres
14h 38m 21h 14m 6h 36m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 6115
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • 1h35
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TER 79768
  • Arenc Euromediterranee
  • L'estaque
  • Niolon
  • La Redonne Ensues
  • Carry-Le-Rouet
  • Sausset-Les-Pins
  • La Couronne Carro
  • Martigues
  • Croix Sainte
  • Port-De-Bouc
  • Fos-Sur-Mer
  • Rassuen
  • Istres
14h 42m 20h 00m 5h 18m TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI vers l'Espagne, TER
Booking
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 12337 - TGV INOUI vers l'Espagne 9715
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Nimes Centre
  • 29 min
  • Nimes Centre
    TER 76546
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Tarascon
  • Arles
  • Saint-Martin-De-Crau
  • Miramas
  • 37 min
  • Miramas
    TER 68347
  • Istres