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How to get fromBilbao to Ruffecby bus, train, car, or train (TGV)

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There are 5 ways to get from Bilbao to Ruffec by bus, train, car, or train (TGV)

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  1. Bus, train via Saint-Jean-de-Luz

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus bus
    2. Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffectrain train Ter
    7h 59m
    €76–135

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffecbus bus Autocar
    8h 55m
    €43–68

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Bordeauxbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Angoulêmebus bus
    3. Take the train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffectrain train Ter
    8h 14m
    €47–72

  4. Drive  492.8 km

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Ruffeccar car 492.8 km
    4h 53m
    €81–116

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain train E1
    2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffectrain train Ter
    9h 35m
    €78–137

Bilbao to Ruffec by bus and train

Calendar34Weekly Services
Duration7h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 536.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Ruffec, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?

You can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Gare de Ruffec via Angoulême - Bus Station and Angouleme in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Gare de Ruffec via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, and Angouleme in around 9h 35m.

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