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There are 8 ways to get from Rabat to Rute by train, car ferry, bus, car or plane

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Train, car ferry, bus  •  12h 59m

  1. Take the train from Rabat Agdal to Tanger Ville station
  2. Take the car ferry from Tanger-Med to Algeciras Port
  3. Take the bus from Algeciras to Estación de Autobuses de Granada
  4. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Granada to Rute

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Fly Rabat-Salé to Malaga, bus  •  7h 46m

  1. Fly from Rabat-Salé (RBA) to Malaga (AGP) RBA - AGP
  2. Take the bus from Malaga to Loja
  3. Take the bus from Loja to Rute

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Bus, car ferry  •  15h

  1. Take the bus from Rabat to Tanger
  2. Take the car ferry from Tanger-Med to Algeciras Port
  3. Take the bus from Algeciras to Estación de Autobuses de Granada
  4. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Granada to Rute

Drive, car ferry  •  14h 30m

  1. Drive from Rabat to Al Hoceima
  2. Take the car ferry from Al Hoceima to Motril
  3. Drive from Motril to Rute

Fly Rabat-Salé to Sevilla, train, bus  •  8h

  1. Fly from Rabat-Salé (RBA) to Sevilla (SVQ) RBA - SVQ
  2. Take the train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Cordoba-Central
  3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Córdoba to Rute

Train to Tangier, fly to Malaga, bus  •  7h 52m

  1. Take the train from Rabat Agdal to Tanger Ville station
  2. Fly from Tangier (TNG) to Malaga (AGP) TNG - AGP
  3. Take the bus from Malaga to Loja

Train to Casablanca, fly to Malaga, bus  •  9h 38m

  1. Take the train from Rabat Ville to Casablanca
  2. Fly from Casablanca (CMN) to Malaga (AGP) CMN - AGP
  3. Take the bus from Malaga to Loja

Train, bus to Tetouan, fly to Malaga, bus  •  9h 53m

  1. Take the train from Rabat Agdal to Tanger Ville station
  2. Take the bus from Tangier to Tétouan
  3. Fly from Tetouan (TTU) to Malaga (AGP) TTU - AGP
  4. Take the bus from Malaga to Loja

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The cheapest way to get from Rabat to Rute is to train and bus and fly which costs MAD 460 - MAD 3,700 and takes 9h 53m.

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The fastest way to get from Rabat to Rute is to fly and bus which takes 7h 46m and costs MAD 360 - MAD 4,100.

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The distance between Rabat and Rute is 689 km.

The best way to get from Rabat to Rute without a car is to train and car ferry and bus which takes 12h 59m and costs MAD 700 - MAD 2,800.

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It takes approximately 12h 59m to get from Rabat to Rute, including transfers.

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Rute is 1h ahead of Rabat. It is currently 10:56 AM in Rabat and 11:56 AM in Rute.

There are 361+ hotels available in Rute. Prices start at €37 per night.

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Map of how to get from Rabat to Rute.
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  • Distance: 689 km
  • Duration: 12h 59m

What companies run services between Rabat, Morocco and Rute, Andalusia, Spain?

There is no direct connection from Rabat to Rute. However, you can take the train to Tanger Ville station, take the walk to Gare Ferrovaire, take the bus to Port Tanger Med - Dalia, take the walk to Tanger-Med, take the car ferry to Algeciras Port, take the walk to Algeciras, take the bus to Estación de Autobuses de Granada, then take the bus to Rute. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rabat to Rute via Tanger, Ksar Diyafa, Port Tanger Med - Dalia, Tanger-Med, Algeciras Port, Algeciras, and Estación de Autobuses de Granada in around 15h.

Airlines
Iberia
Website
iberia.com
Flights from Tangier to Malaga
Ave. Duration
1h
When
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price
€50 - €550
Flights from Casablanca to Malaga
Ave. Duration
1h 33m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€95 - €420
Flights from Tetouan to Malaga
Ave. Duration
1h
When
Sunday
Estimated price
€30 - €650
Ryanair
Website
ryanair.com
Flights from Rabat-Salé to Malaga
Ave. Duration
1h 5m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
€17 - €430
Flights from Rabat-Salé to Sevilla
Ave. Duration
1h
When
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
€15 - €380
Flights from Tangier to Malaga
Ave. Duration
50 min
When
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
€15 - €320
Flights from Tetouan to Malaga
Ave. Duration
45 min
When
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
Estimated price
€16 - €290
Royal Air Maroc
Website
royalairmaroc.com
Flights from Casablanca to Malaga
Ave. Duration
1h 33m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€95 - €420
Air Arabia Maroc
Website
airarabia.com
Flights from Casablanca to Malaga
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
When
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€50 - €260
Flights from Tetouan to Malaga
Ave. Duration
50 min
When
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price
€24 - €230
Gulf Air Bahrain
Website
gulfair.com
Flights from Casablanca to Malaga
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
When
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price
€100 - €260
Train operators
Moroccan Railways (ONCF)

Morocco’s comfortable and fast train network is operated by ONCF (Office National des Chemins de Fer) and links many tourist destinations, including a high-speed TGV link from Tangier via Rabat and Casablanca to Marrakech. For popular destinations where there is no train service, ONCF-operated Supratours offers connecting bus services from the nearest railway station to places like Agadir, Tétouan and Essaouira.

Contact Details
Phone
2255
Email
communication.digitale@oncf.ma
Website
oncf-voyages.ma
Train from Rabat Agdal to Tanger Ville station
Ave. Duration
1h 20m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€8 - €15
Schedules at
oncf-voyages.ma
2nd Class
€8 - €11
1st Class
€11 - €15
Train from Rabat Ville to Casablanca
Ave. Duration
55 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€3 - €7
Schedules at
oncf-voyages.ma
2nd Class
€3 - €5
1st Class
€5 - €7
Renfe Viajeros

Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.

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Contact Details
Phone
+34 91 232 03 20
Website
renfe.com
Train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Cordoba-Central
Ave. Duration
44 min
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€12 - €17
Website
https://www.renfe.com/es/en
iryo
Phone
+34 910 150 000
Email
atencion.cliente@iryo.eu
Website
iryo.eu
Train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Cordoba-Central
Ave. Duration
42 min
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€19 - €30
Website
https://iryo.eu/en/home
Inicial
€19 - €30
Bus operators
ALSA

A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.

Contact Details
Phone
+34 910 207 007
Email
alsa@alsa.es
Website
alsa.es
Bus from Algeciras to Estación de Autobuses de Granada
Ave. Duration
4h
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€21 - €35
Website
https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Granada to Rute
Ave. Duration
1h 35m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€8 - €12
Website
https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Malaga to Loja
Ave. Duration
1h
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€6 - €9
Website
https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Loja to Rute
Ave. Duration
45 min
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€4 - €7
Website
https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
CTM
Phone
0 800 0900 30
Email
ctmweb.ma@gmail.com
Website
ctm.ma
Bus from Rabat to Tanger
Ave. Duration
3h 20m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
€9 - €14
Schedules at
ctm.ma
Premium
€12 - €14
Comfort
€9 - €13
Bus from Tangier to Tétouan
Ave. Duration
1h
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€2 - €7
Schedules at
ctm.ma
Premium
€5 - €7
Comfort
€2 - €4
Confort
€3
Autocares Carrera
Phone
+34 (0) 957 50 03 02
Email
info@autocarescarrera.es
Website
autocarescarrera.es
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Córdoba to Rute
Ave. Duration
2h 5m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€5 - €7
Schedules at
autocarescarrera.es
Ferry operators
Balearia
Phone
+34 912 66 02 15
Email
reservas@balearia.com
Website
balearia.com
Car ferry from Tanger-Med to Algeciras Port
Ave. Duration
1h 30m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€30 - €190
Website
https://www.balearia.com/en
Seating
€30 - €45
Cabin
€130 - €190
Abel Matutes cabin
Balearia
Avemar Dos interior seating
Balearia
Bahama Mama cabin
Balearia
Cecilia Payne exterior
Balearia
Cecilia Payne lobby bar
Balearia
Cecilia Payne interior seating
Balearia
Bahama Mama cabin
Balearia
Dénia Ciutat Creativa exterior
Balearia
Dénia Ciutat Creativa cabin
Balearia
Dénia Ciutat Creativa interior
Balearia
Eleanor Roosevelt exterior
Balearia
Eleanor Roosevelt interior seating
Balearia
Formentera Direct exterior
Balearia
Formentera Direct interior seating
Balearia
Hedy Lamarr exterior
Balearia
Hedy Lamarr cabin
Balearia
Hedy Lamarr interior seating
Balearia
Hypatia de Alejandría exterior
Balearia
Hypatia de Alejandría cabin
Balearia
Hypatia de Alejandría cabin
Balearia
Hypatia de Alejandría interior seating
Balearia
Kerry exterior
Balearia
Kerry interior seating
Balearia
Kerry cabin
Balearia
Marie Curie exterior
Balearia
Marie Curie interior seating
Balearia
Marie Curie exterior terrace
Balearia
Marie Curie cabin
Balearia
Martín i Soler exterior
Balearia
Martín i Soler interior seasing
Balearia
Martín i Soler lobby bar
Balearia
Martín i Soler cabin
Balearia
Nixe exterior
Balearia
Nixe interior seating
Balearia
Nápoles
Balearia
Nápoles interior seating
Balearia
Nápoles cabin
Balearia
Nápoles lobby bar
Balearia
Passió per Formentera exterior
Balearia
Passió per Formentera interior seating
Balearia
Passió per Formentera interior common area
Balearia
Poeta López Anglada exterior
Balearia
Poeta López Anglada interior seating
Balearia
Poeta López Anglada lobby bar
Balearia
Posidonia exterior
Balearia
Posidonia interior seating
Balearia
Ramon Llull interior seating
Balearia
Ramon Llull lobby bar
Balearia
Regina Baltica exterior
Balearia
Regina Baltica interior seating
Balearia
Regina Baltica cabin
Balearia
Regina Baltica luxury cabin
Balearia
Regina Baltica lobby bar
Balearia
Rusadir exterior
Balearia
Rusadir interior seating
Balearia
Rusadir interior seating
Balearia
Rusadir cabin
Balearia
Rusadir premium cabin
Balearia
Rusadir lobby
Balearia
Serie eco exterior
Balearia
Serie eco interior seating
Balearia
Sicilia exterior
Balearia
Sicilia interior seating
Balearia
Sicilia cabin
Balearia
Sicilia lobby bar
Balearia
Wasa Express exterior
Balearia
Wasa Express exterior
Balearia
Wasa Express interior seating
Balearia
Wasa Express cabin
Balearia
Exterior of Abel Matutes
Balearia
Exterior of Avemar Dos
Balearia
Avemar Dos interior seating
Balearia
Abel Matutes cabin
Balearia
Raymon llul Fast Ferry
Balearia
Naviera Armas S.A.

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