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There are 7 ways to get from Medina Rabat to Essaouira by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or rideshare

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Rabat Ville to Marrakechtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Marrakesh to Essaouirabus bus
    7h 49m
    MAD 202–399

  2. Taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Medina Rabat to Essaouirataxi taxi 435.2 km
    5h 12m
    MAD 8–11

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rabat Stn to Marrakeshbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Marrakesh to Essaouirabus bus
    8h 40m
    MAD 225–427

  4. Drive  435.2 km

    1. Drive from Medina Rabat to Essaouiracar car 435.2 km
    5h 12m
    MAD 604–872

  5. Fly Rabat-Salé to Agadir–Al Massira Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rabat-Salé (RBA) to Agadir–Al Massira Airport (AGA)plane plane RBA - AGA
    2. Take the bus from Agadir 3 - Agadir Airport to Essaouira 1 - Bab El Mechouarbus bus
    7h 55m
    MAD 716–2,763

  6. Train, rideshare, bus

    1. Take the train from Rabat Ville to Ain Sebaatrain train
    2. Take the rideshare from Casablanca to El Jadidarideshare rideshare
    3. Take the rideshare from El Jadida to Safirideshare rideshare
    4. Take the bus from Safi to Essaouirabus bus
    9h 15m
    MAD 346–563

  7. Train to Mohammed V International Airport, fly to Essaouira

    1. Take the train from Rabat Ville to Gare Oasistrain train
    2. Fly from Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) to Essaouira (ESU)plane plane CMN - ESU
    5h 13m
    MAD 858–3,211

Medina Rabat to Essaouira by foot, train, and bus

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration7h 49mAverage Duration
TicketMAD 202Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 509 km
  • Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Medina Rabat, Morocco and Essaouira, Morocco?

You can take a vehicle from Medina Rabat to Essaouira via Rabat Stn and Marrakesh in around 8h 40m.

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