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Trip Overview

The train between Bologna and Istres takes 20h 43m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Bologna 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.

20h 43m
Duration
1,005 km
Distance
€178
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Bologna to Istres train times

Trains run twice a week between Bologna and Istres. The service departs Bologna at 10:06 PM at night, which arrives into Istres at 18:49:00. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 20h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    ItaloTrenoTrenitaliaTGV inOuiZou! Lignes Express RégionalesSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)20h 43m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    ItaloTrenoTrenitaliaRenfe ViajerosZou! Lignes Express RégionalesSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)20h 43m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bologna 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.

Map of how to get from Bologna to Istres.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,005.4 km
  • Duration: 20h 43m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Istres, France?

You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Istres via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Nimes, and Miramas in around 10h 54m.

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