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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 Nimes Pont Du Gard to Miramastrain train Ter
    5h 42m
    €91–162

  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 Aeroport Marseille to Miramastrain train
    3. Take the train from Miramas to Istrestrain train
    4h 38m
    €40–178

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Marseillebus bus FlixBus N708 / ...
    2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Istrestrain train Ter
    9h 1m
    €48–98

  4. Drive 455.1 km

    1. Drive from Barcelona to Istrescar car 455.1 km
    4h 28m
    €72–104

  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
    6h 42m
    €76–131

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    9h 13m
    €52–88

Barcelona to Istres by train

Calendar15Weekly Trains
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 471.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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 42m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–80 and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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