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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Ruffec is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Ruffec is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Ruffec?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Ruffec. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Gare de Ruffec via Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Ruffec?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Ruffec. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Gare de Ruffec via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Ruffec?

The distance between Bilbao and Ruffec is 509 km. The road distance is 492.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Ruffec without a car is to bus which takes 8h 55m and costs €45 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Bilbao to Ruffec, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Ruffec bus from?

Bilbao to Ruffec bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Ruffec train from?

Bilbao to Ruffec train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.

Train or bus from Bilbao to Ruffec?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Ruffec is to bus which takes 8h 55m and costs €45 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €150 and takes 10h 40m.

Where does the Bilbao to Ruffec bus arrive?

Bilbao to Ruffec bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Angoulême - Bus Station.

Where does the Bilbao to Ruffec train arrive?

Bilbao to Ruffec train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Ruffec?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Ruffec is 493 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Bilbao to Ruffec.

Where can I stay near Ruffec?

There are 288+ hotels available in Ruffec.

Bilbao to Ruffec - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bilbao to Ruffec by bus, train (TGV), or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffecbus Autocar
8h 55m
€46–75
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Bordeauxbus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Angoulêmebus
3. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Ruffec-Salle Des Grands Rocsbus 120 / ...
9h 29m
€39–62
Train
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffectrain Ter
10h 40m
€69–148
Drive 492.8 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Ruffeccar 492.8 km
4h 53m
€79–115

Bilbao to Ruffec by bus

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8h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 509.4 km
Duration: 8h 55m

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 10h 40m.

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