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Trip Overview

The average train between Barcelona and Istres takes 12h 23m and the fastest train takes 8h 23m. The train 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.

12h 23m
Duration
471 km
Distance
€115
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Barcelona to Istres train times

Trains run twice daily between Barcelona and Istres. The earliest departure is at 9:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barcelona is at 3:16 PM which arrives into Istres at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Nimes Pont Du Gard and take an average of 12h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    TGV inOuiZou! Lignes Express RégionalesSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)16h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    TGV inOuiZou! Lignes Express RégionalesSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 23m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiZou! Lignes Express RégionalesSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)16h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TGV inOuiZou! Lignes Express RégionalesSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 23m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiZou! Lignes Express RégionalesSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)16h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TGV inOuiZou! Lignes Express RégionalesSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 23m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiZou! Lignes Express RégionalesSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)17h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TGV inOuiZou! Lignes Express RégionalesSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 23m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)17h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TGV inOuiZou! Lignes Express RégionalesSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 23m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiZou! Lignes Express RégionalesSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)16h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TGV inOuiZou! Lignes Express RégionalesSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 23m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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  • Distance: 471.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 23m

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Istres, France?

You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Istres via Nimes Pont Du Gard and Miramas in around 5h 48m.

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