What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Ruffec?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Ruffec is to bus and train which costs €50 - €95 and takes 18h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Ruffec?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Ruffec is to drive which takes 7h 42m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Ruffec?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Ruffec. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Gare de Ruffec via Basel Euroairport FR, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 26m.

How far is it from Basel to Ruffec?

The distance between Basel and Ruffec is 913 km. The road distance is 675.7 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Ruffec without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Ruffec without a car is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs €85 - €310.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Ruffec?

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Basel to Ruffec, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Ruffec bus from?

Basel to Ruffec bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel Euroairport FR station.

Train or bus from Basel to Ruffec?

The best way to get from Basel to Ruffec is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs €85 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €150 and takes 16h 26m.

Where does the Basel to Ruffec bus arrive?

Basel to Ruffec bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Can I drive from Basel to Ruffec?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Ruffec is 676 km. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Basel to Ruffec.

Where can I stay near Ruffec?

There are 214+ hotels available in Ruffec.

Basel to Ruffec - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Ruffec by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to PoitiersTgv
3. Take the train from Poitiers to Gare de RuffecTer
8h 2m
€86–301
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Orleans Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop to Poitiers - Bus Station
3. Take the train from Poitiers to Gare de RuffecTer
18h 43m
€52–94
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)099
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Poitiers723
3. Take the bus from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffec
16h 26m
€74–144
Drive 675.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Ruffec675.7 km
7h 42m
€117–169
Fly from Basel, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)BSL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
3. Take the train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffec
8h 2m
€71–234
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourg
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)SXB - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
4. Take the train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffec
8h 23m
€105–272
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)ZRH - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
4. Take the train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffec
9h 22m
€128–330
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
2. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)GVA - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
5. Take the train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffec
11h 18m
€125–308

Basel to Ruffec by train and bus

46Weekly Services

8h 2mAverage Duration

€86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 913 km
Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Ruffec, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Gare de Ruffec via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Gare Montparnasse, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Poitiers in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Brausebad to Gare de Ruffec via Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Poitiers, and Poitiers in around 16h 26m.

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