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How to get fromBarcelona to Istresby train (TGV), bus, train, car, plane, or train (Renfe)

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There are 6 ways to get from Barcelona to Istres by train (TGV), bus, train, car, plane, or train (Renfe)

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  1. Train via Manduel

    best
    1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Nîmes Pont du Gard to Miramastrain train K9
    6h 6m
    €94–144

  2. Fly, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane BCN - MRS
    2. Take the train from Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille P to Miramastrain train
    3. Take the train from Miramas to Istrestrain train
    4h 56m
    €39–191

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus bus 1922
    2. Take the train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Istrestrain train C4
    9h 9m
    €61–88

  4. Drive  455.1 km

    1. Drive from Barcelona to Istrescar car 455.1 km
    4h 28m
    €87–125

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Marseille St Charlestrain train 9725
    2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Istrestrain train Ter
    7h 19m
    €77–112

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    9h 10m
    €49–79

Barcelona to Istres by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 471.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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, Nîmes Pont du Gard, and Miramas in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 6h 50m. Two other operators also service this route.

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