The average bus between Essen and La Rochelle takes 18h 7m and the fastest bus takes 17h 39m. 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 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 12:55 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and take an average of 18h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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17h 39m • 1 change
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17h 39m • 1 change
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18h 35m • 1 change
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17h 39m • 1 change
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18h 35m • 1 change
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17h 39m • 1 change
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18h 35m • 1 change
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, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 7m.
Essen to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.
Essen to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus Station.
Book your Essen to La Rochelle bus tickets online with FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus.
The distance between Essen and La Rochelle is 838 km. The road distance is 1,104 km.
You can take a bus from Essen central train station to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 14h 59m.