The average train between Ruffec and Lyon takes 12h 22m and the fastest train takes 7h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Ruffec to Lyon. 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 Lyon. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ruffec is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Lyon at 1:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Poitiers and take an average of 12h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ruffec to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Ruffec station and arriving at Lyon station via Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.
Ruffec to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Gare de Ruffec station.
Ruffec to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Ruffec to Lyon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Ruffec and Lyon is 361 km. The road distance is 633 km.
You can take a train from Gare de Ruffec to Lyon Part Dieu via Poitiers and Saint-Pierre-des-Corps in around 8h 33m.