Marseille Saint-Charles station to Istres: from the train to your door
Istres is about fifty minutes from Saint-Charles station. The train runs along the Côte Bleue and takes over an hour: a private driver takes you straight from the TGV exit to your address, in the centre, at the air base or by the lake.
Marseille Saint-Charles stationIstres
≈ 57 kmDistance
50 minOutside rush hour
Fixed priceTolls and luggage included
| Vehicle | Passengers | Suitcases | Guide price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eco or Electric | 4 | 2 | ≈ €91 |
| Sedan | 4 | 2 | ≈ €108 |
| 8-seat Van | 8 | 8 | ≈ €142 |
Prices include VAT (TTC).
Pick-up
Name sign at the station, train tracked. How the station pick-up works.
The route
The driver takes the A7 then the A55 towards Martigues, crosses the Caronte viaduct and reaches Istres on the RN569.
Arriving in Istres
Centre and Étang de l’Olivier
You are dropped at your hotel or home, in the old centre or in the newer districts.
Air Base 125
Drop-off at the base entrance gate; visitors must be expected.
Saint-Charles to Istres: arrive by TGV, then by road
Most travellers to Istres arrive by TGV at Saint-Charles. The regional connection along the Côte Bleue is beautiful but slow; for a late arrival or with luggage, a private driver is more direct.
Technicians on assignment at the Gulf of Fos or air base staff: we also handle the return to the station on departure day.
For military or civilian staff posted to the air base, the driver can meet you off the TGV with a sign and drop you at the base guard post.
Istres, sport and culture
Istres has well-known sports clubs, notably in handball and rugby, and a large sports complex by the lagoon. The old centre around the collegiate church of Notre-Dame-de-Beauvoir and the Théâtre de l’Olivier drive cultural life. Visiting teams often arrive by train for a match or tournament, and we meet them at the station with a Van.
Taxi or private driver from Saint-Charles station to Istres?
Over 57 km, many travellers like to know the price before setting off. A taxi charges the regulated metered fare; a private driver is booked at a fixed price. Our private transfer has a fixed price from €91, day or night, with no surprise on arrival.
Your train is tracked: if it is late, the driver adjusts and is there when you arrive.
See also: how a private transfer compares with a taxi.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a private transfer from Saint-Charles station to Istres?
About €91 in Eco or Electric, €108 in Sedan and €142 in the 8-seat Van, tolls included, in either direction. The exact price is shown before you confirm and does not change.
How long does the journey take?
About 50 min outside rush hour, for 57 km.
Can you pick us up at Saint-Charles late at night?
Yes, 24/7: the driver tracks your train even if it is late: the delay is never charged, and waiting is free for 20 minutes after arrival.
How much is a taxi from Saint-Charles station to Istres?
Taxis use the regulated metered fare. With GoTransfert you book at a fixed price: from €91 (Eco), €108 (Sedan) or €142 (8-seat Van), day or night.
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