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How to get fromEssaouira to La Rochelleby plane, train or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Essaouira to La Rochelle by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Essaouira to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Essaouira (ESU) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane ESU - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain train
    7h 18m
    €87–302

  2. Bus to Marrakech, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essaouira to Marrakeshbus bus
    2. Fly from Marrakech (RAK) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane RAK - BOD
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain train
    11h 55m
    €72–241

  3. Bus to Marrakech, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport

    1. Take the bus from Essaouira to Marrakeshbus bus
    2. Fly from Marrakech (RAK) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane plane RAK - LRH
    8h 26m
    €109–254

  4. Bus to Marrakech, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Essaouira to Marrakeshbus bus
    2. Fly from Marrakech (RAK) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane RAK - NTE
    3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain train
    11h 24m
    €76–226

Essaouira (ESU) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Essaouira, Morocco and La Rochelle, France?

There is no direct connection from Essaouira to La Rochelle. However, you can take the taxi to Essaouira (ESU) airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), walk to Aéroport, take the vehicle to Gare Saint-Jean, walk to Bordeaux Saint-Jean, then take the train to La Rochelle. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Marrakesh, walk to Gare Routière de ONCF, take the line 19 bus to Marrakech Airport, walk to Marrakech (RAK) airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH), walk to Aéroport, then take the line 1 bus to Place de Verdun.

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