There are 5 ways to get from Bilbao to Ruffec by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Bordeaux
best- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
- Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain D51 / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Angoulêmetrain L13 / ...
- Take the train from Angoulême to Ruffectrain L12
7h 27m€85–172Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Bilbao to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Angoulême to Ruffectrain L12+ / ...
7h 36m€47–85Drive 492.8 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Ruffeccar 492.8 km
4h 52m€80–115Fly, train
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BIO - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Angoulêmetrain
- Take the train from Angoulême to Ruffectrain
9h 29m€105–240Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Bordeauxbus
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Angoulêmetrain L13 / ...
- Take the train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffectrain Ter
7h 56m€58–110
Bilbao to Ruffec by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Ruffec is to bus and train which costs €45 - €85 and takes 7h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Ruffec is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs €75 - €120.
The distance between Bilbao and Ruffec is 540 km. The road distance is 492.8 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Ruffec without a car is to bus and train via Bordeaux which takes 7h 27m and costs €85 - €180.
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Bilbao to Ruffec, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Ruffec is 493 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Bilbao to Ruffec.
There are 300+ hotels available in Ruffec.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Ruffec, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
There is no direct connection from Bilbao to Ruffec. However, you can take the bus to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián, walk to Amara-Donostia, take the train to Hendaia, walk to Hendaye, take the train to Bordeaux Saint-Jean, take the train to Angoulême, then take the train to Ruffec. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao to Ruffec via Angoulême - Bus Station and Angoulême in around 7h 36m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–270
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–160
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–270
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–160
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €100–160
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €100–160
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €60–180
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Angoulême
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Angoulême to Ruffec
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Angoulême to Ruffec
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Angoulême
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Angoulême to Ruffec
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Angoulême
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffec
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Angoulême
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Angoulême
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Angoulême
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Schedules at
- gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com
- Book at
- online.pesa.net
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bilbao to Angoulême - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bilbao to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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