The average bus between Barcelona and Istres takes 13h 12m and the fastest bus takes 8h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Barcelona to Istres. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Barcelona and Istres. The earliest departure is at 1:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Barcelona is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Istres at 10:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and take an average of 13h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


8h 50m • 2 changes

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16h 36m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Barcelona to Istres? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Istres. However, there are services departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station and arriving at Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station via Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.
Barcelona to Istres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Barcelona to Istres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.
The distance between Barcelona and Istres is 330.6 km. The road distance is 455 km.
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 6h 50m. Two other operators also service this route.