There are 9 ways to get from Bologna to Istres by plane, train (Trenitalia, TGV, Renfe), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
best- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BLQ - MRS
4h 36m€56–204Train
- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nimestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nimes to Miramastrain Ter
10h 51m€119–226Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus N482 / ...
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Istrestrain Ter
11h 31m€65–104Drive 693.8 km
- Drive from Bologna to Istrescar 693.8 km
7h 2m€111–160Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane VCE - MRS
6h 32m€75–265Train to Treviso Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
- Fly from Treviso Airport (TSF) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane TSF - MRS
6h 34m€67–393Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano P.Garibalditrain
- Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane MXP - MRS
6h 42m€90–254Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
- Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BGY - MRS
6h 28m€84–281Bus, train via Sanremo
- Take the bus from Bologna - Piazza Xx Settembre to Piazza Colombo - Sanremobus
- Take the bus from Sanremo - Bus Stop to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Istrestrain Ter
12h 40m€61–98
Bologna to Istres by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Istres is to bus and train via Sanremo which costs €60 - €100 and takes 12h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Bologna to Istres is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs €55 - €210.
No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Istres. However, there are services departing from Bologna centrale and arriving at Istres via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Nimes and Miramas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.
The distance between Bologna and Istres is 550 km. The road distance is 693.8 km.
The best way to get from Bologna to Istres without a car is to train which takes 10h 51m and costs €110 - €230.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Bologna to Istres, including transfers.
Bologna to Istres train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.
The best way to get from Bologna to Istres is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs €55 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €230 and takes 10h 51m.
Bologna to Istres train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Istres is 694 km. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Bologna to Istres.
What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Istres, France?
Ryanair and Swiss fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bologna centrale to Istres via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Nimes, and Miramas in around 10h 51m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–180
Flights from Treviso Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–250
Flights from Il Caravaggio International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–180
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Flixbus
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