The average train between Ruffec and Bilbao takes 12h 47m and the fastest train takes 7h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Ruffec to Bilbao. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Ruffec and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ruffec is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 1:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Angouleme and take an average of 12h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Ruffec to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Ruffec station and arriving at Bilbao station via Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.
Ruffec to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Gare de Ruffec station.
Ruffec to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Ruffec and Bilbao is 394.5 km. The road distance is 520 km.
You can take a train from Gare de Ruffec to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Angouleme, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 8h 10m.