The average bus between Essen and La Rochelle takes 19h 55m and the fastest bus takes 18h. The bus service runs several times per day from Essen to La Rochelle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Essen and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 9:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 9:00 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 3:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station and take an average of 19h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Essen to La Rochelle? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Essen to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 55m.
Essen to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Essen - Bus Station.
Essen to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus Station.
Book your Essen to La Rochelle bus tickets online with BlaBlaCar Bus.
The distance between Essen and La Rochelle is 838 km. The road distance is 1,178 km.
You can take a bus from Essen - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 17h 54m.