There are 4 ways to get from Bilbao to Ruffec by bus, train, or car
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 Irun
best- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
- Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffectrain Ter
8h 25m€79–162Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Bilbao to Bordeauxbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Angoulêmebus
- Take the train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffectrain Ter
8h 47m€48–81Drive 492.8 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Ruffeccar 492.8 km
4h 53m€78–113Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffecbus Autocar
8h 55m€51–86
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 8h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Ruffec is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs €75 - €120.
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.
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 Irun which takes 8h 25m and costs €75 - €170.
It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Bilbao to Ruffec, including transfers.
Bilbao to Ruffec bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Ruffec bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Angoulême - Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Ruffec is 493 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Bilbao to Ruffec.
There are 306+ hotels available in Ruffec.
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.
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 St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- 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 St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- 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
- 29 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
Train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffec
- Ave. Duration
- 29 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 St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- 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
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
- €29–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bordeaux to Angoulême
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Angoulême - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffec
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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