What is the cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Essaouira?

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Essaouira is to fly and bus which costs MAD 800 - MAD 4,000 and takes 9h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Essaouira?

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Essaouira is to train and fly which takes 8h 39m and costs MAD 2,000 - MAD 4,800.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Essaouira?

The distance between La Rochelle and Essaouira is 1821 km.

How long does it take to get from La Rochelle to Essaouira?

It takes approximately 28h 4m to get from La Rochelle to Essaouira, including transfers.

What is the time difference between La Rochelle and Essaouira?

Essaouira is 1h behind La Rochelle. It is currently 9:39 AM in La Rochelle and 8:39 AM in Essaouira.

Where can I stay near Essaouira?

There are 1565+ hotels available in Essaouira.

La Rochelle to Essaouira - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from La Rochelle to Essaouira by plane, bus, or train

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Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Essaouira
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1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Essaouira (ESU)plane LRH - ESU
28h 4m
MAD 1,461–6,076
Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Marrakech, bus
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1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Marrakech (RAK)plane LRH - RAK
2. Take the bus from Marrakesh to Essaouirabus
9h 11m
MAD 845–3,906
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Essaouira
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Essaouira (ESU)plane BOD - ESU
8h 39m
MAD 2,041–4,802
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Marrakech, bus
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Marrakech (RAK)plane NTE - RAK
3. Take the bus from Marrakesh to Essaouirabus
11h 37m
MAD 1,184–5,482
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Agadir–Al Massira Airport, bus
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Agadir–Al Massira Airport (AGA)plane NTE - AGA
3. Take the bus from Agadir 3 - Agadir Airport to Essaouira 1 - Bab El Mechouarbus
12h 52m
MAD 1,675–5,442
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Marrakech, bus
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Marrakech (RAK)plane BOD - RAK
3. Take the bus from Marrakesh to Essaouirabus
12h 20m
MAD 1,075–4,732

La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Essaouira (ESU) flights

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25h 27mAverage Duration

MAD 1,411Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,821 km
Duration: 28h 4m

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

easyJet and Ryanair fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Essaouira (ESU) 4 times a week.

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