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Trip Overview

The average train between Bologna and Istres takes 21h 15m and the fastest train takes 19h 43m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

21h 15m
Duration
1,005 km
Distance
€173
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Bologna to Istres train times

Trains run twice daily between Bologna and Istres. The earliest departure is at 1:11 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bologna is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Istres at 5:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 21h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitaliaTGV inOuiZou! Lignes Express RégionalesSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)21h 38m • 4 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitaliaRenfe ViajerosZou! Lignes Express RégionalesSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)19h 43m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitaliaTGV inOuiZou! Lignes Express RégionalesSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)21h 38m • 4 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitaliaRenfe ViajerosZou! Lignes Express RégionalesSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)19h 43m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitaliaTGV inOuiZou! Lignes Express RégionalesSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)21h 38m • 4 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitaliaRenfe ViajerosZou! Lignes Express RégionalesSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)19h 43m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitaliaTGV inOuiZou! Lignes Express RégionalesSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)21h 38m • 4 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitaliaRenfe ViajerosZou! Lignes Express RégionalesSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)20h 43m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitaliaTGV inOuiZou! Lignes Express RégionalesSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)23h 38m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ItaloTrenoTrenitaliaRenfe ViajerosZou! 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

    ItaloTrenoTrenitaliaTGV inOuiZou! Lignes Express RégionalesSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)23h 38m • 4 changes
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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

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  • Distance: 1,005.4 km
  • Duration: 21h 15m

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 52m.

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